Desktop Support Specialist

Job Summary:
The primary function of the Desktop Support position is to provide support to local and remote users and maintain equipment used to provide services.
Responsibilities:
 Provide phone, remote access, and desktop support of Intel based hardware and
software systems.
 Track assigned tasks throughout problem solving life cycle using the firm’s
Service Desk ticketing system.  Must maintain accurate and timely service tickets.
 Perform basic printer services.
 Deploy PC hardware and software.
 Assist in new hire computer setup, configuration and authentication.
 Serve as communications focal point between users and second level engineers.
 Follow up with users to ensure appropriate satisfaction levels and escalate
problems as needed.
 Setup technical aspects of conferences and meetings, operating media display
equipment and Microsoft Teams based video systems.
 Provide paid on-call support to the firm on a rotation basis.
 Maintain licensing compliance and asset tracking databases of hardware and
software.
 Reset security passwords.
 Serve as local data recovery expert of failed hard drives and PC based systems.  Assist users in managing approved wireless devices.
 Monitor local network servers.
 Special projects as assigned by management.
 Basic understanding of networking cabling.
 Position is in the firm’s Tampa office location; this is not a work remote job.  Travel to the Sarasota office is required once a month.
 Required to assist during office build outs and office relocations.
 Must be well organized.
Supervision Received and/or Given:
 Supervision received by Desktop Support Manager and Regional Office
Manager.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
 Must be a resourceful team player with excellent interpersonal and customer
service skills.
 Proven ability to diagnose and troubleshoot a wide range of hardware and
software related problems.
 A background in support of windows based software applications and operating
systems including MS Windows 10/11, Microsoft Office 2016/O365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Teams) and antivirus products.
 Minimum 5 years of helpdesk experience required.  A+, MCP, or other full
industry certification a plus.  A+ and Network Essentials certification is preferred
within one year of employment.
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
 Knowledge of legal specific and large firm applications such as iManage, Dragon
Legal Dictation, Azure Virtual Desktop, Interaction, EverLaw, and Litera desktop are a plus.
Working conditions:
This position requires sitting for long periods of time while operating a computer.
At times, employees are required to work in excess of the normal work schedule. Job
may include minimal travel.  Employees in this position must be mobile, have the ability to bend, crawl, kneel, lift overhead and have ability to lift and carry equipment weighing approximately 50 lbs.