Job Abstract

Senior IT Support Specialist

This is a direct hire opportunity.

This is an in-office opportunity in Los Angeles, CA.

About this position

The Senior IT Support Specialist provides a superior level of expertise around a multitude of applications and technology in use throughout the firm. This position provides expert-level, white-glove technical support, and instruction to firm lawyers and staff and prioritizes understanding their needs and workflows to enhance efficiency and client service. Expert technical and customer service skills are paramount.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and triage incoming Service Desk tickets. Provide regular written or verbal follow-ups with users, maintain clearly written and comprehensive ticket work notes, and resolve tickets promptly
• Maintain knowledge of hardware and software supported and how various departments, practice groups, and teams utilize them to support business processes
• Quickly provide Level II and Level III technical advice/support, installation/configuration, troubleshooting assistance, and problem resolution for PCs (both laptops and desktops), printers, applications, smartphones, mobile devices, telephones, remote access, and document transfers through all Service Desk support channels
• Document all support interactions and their resolutions in the incident tracking database
• Manage multiple tasks from initiation to closure in an organized fashion. This includes the setting of expectations, communication of progress and issues, identification and escalation of risks, and prioritization of tasks
• Provide Service Desk call center backup for the Information Technology (IT) Support Analyst team
• Seek opportunities to help attorneys and staff leverage our existing technologies within their workflow of delivering legal services to clients. Document the successes for the benefit of others
• Maintain awareness and adherence of security measures, policies, methods, and procedures that safeguard the integrity of and access to enterprise systems, files, and firm data. Promote a culture that promotes information security as an integral part of IT architecture and business processes
• Assist with determining and documenting the support impacts of new technology and planned software upgrades as requested
• Coordinate timely repair of hardware with outside vendors, monitor inventory levels, verify bills/invoices, and generate and maintain hardware and software inventories for the office
• Provide support for all audio/visual needs within the local office. Partner with Lead AV Specialist and colleagues in all offices to ensure meetings are set up on time and executed without issues.
• Travel, provide after-hours support, and work non-business hours as necessary

Skills/Requirements

• 3+ years experience providing white-glove direct hardware and software support
• 3+ years experience providing knowledge transfer and technical training preferred
• A+ Certification preferred
• GED/High School Diploma required; Bachelors degree preferred
• Expert understanding of desktop, laptop, mobile device, printer, various Windows OS, and Microsoft 365/Office Suite support and coaching.
• Superior troubleshooting, decision-making, follow-up, follow-through, and priority-setting skills; demonstrated ability to practice good judgment
• Tenacious problem-solving skills with attention to detail and quality control
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills; ability to handle stressful situations in a calm, composed manner while maintaining focus on the objectives at hand
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies, to understand the value-added, and pass that knowledge on to others
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with all levels of a professional services organization are required. Must be able to communicate easily with stakeholders about their requirements, expectations, and risks within the context of a given effort

Additional Information:

• Choice of health and vision insurance plans
• 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
• Dental plan
• Fertility and adoption benefit
• Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Retirement contribution

Salary Range:

• Salary Range: $93,000-$105,000/hour

YUPRO Placement is the nation’s leading skills-first placement firm placing and promoting historically overlooked talent into permanent hire, apprenticeship, and contract job assignments. We represent clients who support skills-first inclusive hiring practices. YUPRO Placement is an equal opportunity employer.