The Role
Provide first- and second-line IT and AV support across AV/VC, service desk, infrastructure, cloud, and security. Assist with Microsoft 365 and Azure services, endpoint and server maintenance, security monitoring, automation with PowerShell, documentation, and participation in IT projects and rollouts under mentor guidance.
Summary Generated by Built In
Arthur Cox LLP is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. We are an “all-island” firm with offices in Dublin and Belfast. We also have offices in London, New York, and San Francisco. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law.
With 600 legal staff and a total headcount of nearly 900, we provide a comprehensive service to an international client base ranging from multinational organisations, banks, and financial institutions and established global leaders to government agencies and new players in emerging industry sectors.
Our story has been defined by our progressive outlook. For over 100 years, we have led the way in the legal field in Ireland. For our clients, we work to deliver the best service and support. With an independent, entrepreneurial spirit of innovation leading the way.
With 600 legal staff and a total headcount of nearly 900, we provide a comprehensive service to an international client base ranging from multinational organisations, banks, and financial institutions and established global leaders to government agencies and new players in emerging industry sectors.
Our story has been defined by our progressive outlook. For over 100 years, we have led the way in the legal field in Ireland. For our clients, we work to deliver the best service and support. With an independent, entrepreneurial spirit of innovation leading the way.
Department: IT
Location: Dublin (onsite)
Reports to: Head of IT Operations
Contract Type: 12-month FTC, Full-time
Location: Dublin (onsite)
Reports to: Head of IT Operations
Contract Type: 12-month FTC, Full-time
Background:
Arthur Cox is at the forefront of technology adoption that drive value within the firm, its client's business, and the wider legal industry. IT operations play a central role, connecting digital capabilities to the firm’s objectives and creating a solid foundation for continued success.
IT Operations encompasses a broad range of activities focused on the day-to-day management and maintenance of the firm's critical IT infrastructure and services across several key areas: AV/VC (Audio Visual / Video Conferencing), Infrastructure, Security and Service Desk.
IT Operations ensure that all IT systems and services are running smoothly and are thus strategically aligned with the firm’s long-term growth and innovation goals, with a laser focus on client service delivery and operational efficiency.
About the role
The IT Graduate will get the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across IT support, infrastructure, cloud services, security, service management, and operational processes. This role is designed to provide exposure to a broad range of enterprise technologies while developing technical, analytical, and customer service skills within a professional services environment under the full support and guidance of the IT operations team.
The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality IT services, contribute to operational excellence initiatives, and participate in projects that enhance the firm's technology landscape.
You will regularly interact with key stakeholders in the firm as well as external vendors and will require excellent communication skills, the ability to solve problem independently and take the initiative where necessary.
What you will gain:
This graduate programme provides exposure to:
What you will gain:
This graduate programme provides exposure to:
- Enterprise IT Operations
- Cloud Technologies (Microsoft Azure)
- Microsoft 365 Administration
- Cyber Security Operations
- Audio Visual & Collaboration Technologies
- IT Service Management (ITIL)
- Infrastructure and Network Operations
- Automation and Operational Excellence
- Professional Services Technology Environments
The role offers structured learning, mentoring from experienced IT professionals, and a clear pathway for progression into specialist and senior technical roles within IT Operations, Infrastructure/Cloud, Security, or Audio-Visual technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Audio Visual:
- Provide first-line support for all Audio Visual (AV) and Unified Communications technologies.
- Support meeting rooms, boardrooms, collaboration spaces, and event facilities, responding rapidly to AV incidents to minimise disruption to the firm and client activities and liaising with AV vendors, service providers and/or internal teams where required.
- Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Microsoft Teams Rooms, video conferencing systems, digital signage solutions, audio systems and microphones, display screens and projectors
- Provide white-glove support for internal and client-facing meetings, presentations, webinars, and events, assist with meeting room testing and readiness checks to ensure rooms are operational before scheduled meetings.
- Support the implementation and rollout of new AV and collaboration technologies.
- Maintain AV asset inventories and documentation.
- Assist in producing user guides and training materials for collaboration technologies.
IT Service Desk:
- Provide first and second-line support to users for hardware, software and business applications.
- Log, update, and manage incidents and service requests through the IT Service Management (ITSM) platform.
- Assist with troubleshooting desktop, laptop, mobile device, and peripheral issues.
- Support the setup, deployment, and maintenance of user devices.
- Monitor and triage users’ tickets and escalate complex issues when required.
Infrastructure & Cloud Support
- Assist in supporting Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, MS-Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive and Microsoft Entra ID.
- Support infrastructure teams in maintaining Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Network services and Cloud platforms
- Assist with routine operational checks and maintenance activities.
- Assist in documenting systems, procedures, and configurations.
IT Security Operations:
- Support IT security initiatives and operational security controls.
- Assist with security monitoring and alerts/incidents investigations.
- Participate in vulnerability remediation, patch management, and endpoint security activities.
- Promote security best practices across the business.
Automation & Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to automate operational tasks.
- Assist with scripting and automation activities using tools such as PowerShell.
- Support process improvement initiatives aligned with ITIL best practices.
- Contribute to documentation and knowledge management activities.
Project Support:
- Participate in IT projects and technology deployments.
- Assist with testing, implementation, and user adoption activities.
- Support project documentation and reporting.
- Work with internal stakeholders and technology vendors when required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or related field AND
- Previous experience in a similar role with hands-on Audio Visual, Microsoft technology stack and operations experience in a professional or corporate setting.
Essential:
- Strong interest in Audio Visual and collaboration technologies.
- Exposure to / knowledge of one or more of the following technologies would be advantageous: Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Intune, SharePoint Online, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID.
- Understanding of basic networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi).
- Understanding of Cybersecurity fundamentals.
- PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Desirable:
- Experience supporting Microsoft Teams Rooms.
- Crestron, Logitech, Poly or Cisco room systems and digital signage platforms.
- Understanding of IT Service Management (ITIL) fundamentals
Soft skills:
- Demonstrated critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to complex technical problems.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English to both technical and business audiences (individual or group).
- Strong customer service mindset.
- High-quality documentation skills and process-oriented approach.
- Ability to complete assignments with minimal direction.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
Additional competencies:
- Collaborative mindset and who can work independently or more often as part of a diverse team and group of internal and external stakeholders.
- Exceptional aptitude for dealing with ambiguity, unexpected emergencies, frequent interruptions, and competing deadlines (must be able to work overtime and weekends when necessary).
- Proactive, flexible and adaptable disposition with a willingness to work hands-on, demonstrating attention to detail and the ability to take ownership of individual and team’s work.
- Innate curiosity and willingness to learn and evolving technology environment on an ongoing basis develops knowledge base and skill set beyond that called for by immediate tasks and continually push the ‘knowledge envelope’.
- A continuous improvement mindset, continually critically evaluating results to drive improvements of processes and / or methods and/or underlying technology direction.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave
- Immediate pension scheme
- Wide-ranging opportunities for involvement in internal committees
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including full gym and wellness programme.
About
Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms and provides a comprehensive service to an international client base ranging from multinational organisations, banks and financial institutions, established global leaders to government agencies and new players in emerging industry sectors. Our story has been defined by our progressive outlook. For over 100 years, the firm has led the way in the legal field in Ireland, delivering the best service and support for our clients. With an independent, entrepreneurial spirit of innovation leading the way. Arthur Cox LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of society. Please advise if you have any additional requirements, we will happily assist. Any information disclosed by you in this regard will be kept strictly confidential and shared within the firm only as necessary and with your consent. Reasonable accommodations provided for the purposes of your interview or which you may require during your employment will not be taken into account in hiring decisions.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
- Previous experience in a similar role with hands-on Audio Visual and Microsoft technology stack in a corporate or professional setting
- Strong interest in Audio Visual and collaboration technologies
- Exposure to Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Intune, SharePoint Online, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID
- Understanding of basic networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi)
- Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals and participation in security operations activities
- PowerShell scripting and automation experience
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Willingness to work overtime and weekends when necessary
- Experience supporting Microsoft Teams Rooms
- Experience with Crestron, Logitech, Poly or Cisco room systems and digital signage platforms
- Understanding of IT Service Management (ITIL) fundamentals
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The Company
What We Do
Arthur Cox LLP is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. We are an “all-island” firm with offices in Dublin and Belfast. We also have offices in London, New York, and San Francisco. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. With 600 legal staff and a total headcount of nearly 900, we provide a comprehensive service to an international client base ranging from multinational organisations, banks, and financial institutions and established global leaders to government agencies and new players in emerging industry sectors. Our story has been defined by our progressive outlook. For over 100 years, we have led the way in the legal field in Ireland, and have continuously worked to strive towards our goals. For our clients, we work to deliver the best service and support. With an independent, entrepreneurial spirit of innovation leading the way.
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