Please send resume should you be interested in the following IT Support Specialist position located in Boston. This is a full-time, direct-hire position with a salary between 80-95K plus awesome benefits. Please pass along to your colleagues if you’re not interested as we do pay referral fees.
Title: IT Support Specialist
Location: Boston
Salary: 80-95K
OT eligible: NO
Work Environment: 100% onsite
Law Firm experience: HIGHLY PREFERRED
Bachelor’s degree: Preferred
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
- Provide onsite and remote technology support to employees in all firm locations relating to firm standard software applications, computer hardware, phones, printers, operating systems, remote access, and mobile devices.
- Collaborate with the Level 1 Service Desk to troubleshoot requests prior to escalation to a Level 3 analyst.
- Provide explanation and training to Level 1 Service Desk in order to build technical knowledge, including firm policies and procedures.
- Use remote control tools to assists customers when needed.
- Clearly and concisely log details using the Service Desk ticketing system, including the opening, closing, resolution, escalation, and tracking of user requests. When escalation to Level 3 is required, ensure information is thorough and current to ensure an effective handoff.
- Provide regular status to customers for issues that need time to troubleshoot and research, including updating the Service Desk ticketing system until the request is completed.
- Anticipates customer needs and proactively identifies solutions
- Translates complex, technical concepts into easy-to-understand language to assist non-technically oriented customers
- Perform new arrival onboarding to ensure that new hires have all necessary knowledge, information and access to perform their role
- Perform ongoing individual and small group education on firm-supported software and hardware as needed, as well as new applications and offerings
- Plan and manage training plans for large groups, such as fall associate and summer associate programs
- Collaborate with technical owners to prepare, update and maintain training materials for new programs
- Maintain and coordinate training schedules and sessions
- Build, maintain and coordinate training content in the firm’s LMS
- Image, configure and deploy laptop and desktop in an enterprise environment as needed.
- Report trends and unusual inquiries received to the Service Desk to department leadership to identify issues and problems with the technology platform.
- Collaborates with the manager in developing processes, policies and standards for technology services.
- Participates in software and new service testing, as well as provide feedback to relevant technical owners on new products and software updates.
- Participates in regularly scheduled technology calls to understand firm strategies and new products and services.
- Completes special projects on various issues as needed.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, web-browsing and SharePoint.
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Teams.
- Advanced knowledge in troubleshooting complex issues relating to computer hardware, phones, printers and mobile devices.
- Advanced knowledge with remote access, including Citrix, VPN and VDI.
- Working knowledge of Active Directory and SCCM.
- Experience using remote connectivity and remote-control software tools in order to troubleshoot and assist customers.
- Working knowledge of general data security protocols and requirements to maintain a safe and secure technology platform.
- Understands general network architecture, including switches, routers, circuits, virtual servers and data centers.
- Strong troubleshooting knowledge with skills in decision making and strategic thinking.
- Attention to detail, with the ability to notice what others seem to miss.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Organized and consistently executes tasks effectively and efficiently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including telephone skills, verbal and written communication skills, active listening and customer care.
- Communicates effectively in person and in writing, with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical people.
- Remains flexible and adapts to changes in tasks, projects or processes, whether planned or unforeseen.
- Ability to remain calm when resolving customer issues.
- Outstanding ability to perform logical troubleshooting in pressure situations.
