Fees Clerk

Outer Temple Chambers
Date posted
September 30, 2025
Application deadline
October 20, 2025
Employment type
Permanent/Full time
Location
London
Salary
Competitive
Outer Temple Chambers is an established leading set of chambers providing bespoke legal services for solicitors, in-house counsel, professional clients and private individuals. Our success is built on sound legal advice and effective problem solving, focused wholly on the individual needs of our clients.

Chambers is seeking to recruit an organised, proactive, and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills to join their dynamic team and play a vital role in managing fee collection and maintaining strong relationships with barristers, solicitors, and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor the Fees Inbox and address queries promptly.
  • Process reminders for outstanding fees using the LEX workflow system.
  • Assist in recovering aged debt by liaising with clients and barristers.
  • Draft bespoke communications to resolve fee-related issues.
  • Accurately record payments and ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering regulations.
  • Conduct annual fee reviews and support barristers with Legal Aid applications.
  • Dealing with reduction requests.
  • Uploading invoices onto billing portals as needed.
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Chambers’ policies and procedures.

What they’re looking for:

  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills with a tenacious approach to fee collection.
  • Self-motivated, team-oriented, and confident in handling challenging situations.
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and a proactive mindset to identify and resolve problems.
  • Exceptional time management skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience of working within legal sector, preferably as a fees clerk.
  • Knowledge of legal funding systems (such as Combar, CFA, private and pro-bono) and contracts (desirable).
  • Knowledge of Lex (desirable).

Why join Outer Temple Chambers:

  • Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Opportunity to develop your skills and take on new challenges.
  • Work in a role that directly contributes to the success of our Chambers.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment, we would love to hear from you!

Equality & Diversity

Outer Temple Chambers is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity amongst its staff and members. We are also a Disability Confident Employer.

Benefits

  • 26 days annual leave
  • Birthday Leave
  • Holiday Buy Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Eyecare at work scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Subsidised staff social events
  • Health insurance (after 12 months of service)
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