Support Analyst (Information Technology)

Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm's core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Support Analyst

Under the general direction of the IT Manager, the Director of IT Support and according to established firm policies and procedures, the Support Analyst is responsible for providing efficient and timely delivery of onsite Level 2 desktop support in a Windows 10/11 and Microsoft 365 networked environment consisting of 1200+ end-users firm wide, working either remotely or in the office.  Maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and firm matters.

Katten offers a hybrid work model, allowing the flexibility to work both on-site and remotely on a regular basis (KattenFlex).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following. Other duties may be requested and/or assigned. Essential functions are primary job duties that an individual must be able to perform successfully with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide general problem solving, support and assistance on diverse software applications and hardware systems while onsite. Occasional remote work is required.
• Provide technical assistance and mentoring to first-level Help Desk Technicians by responding to escalated issues regarding errors, problems, or questions about applications.
• Provide onsite deskside and remote user technical support for a variety of client/server applications:  MS Windows 10/11, MS Office M365, Citrix/XEN, Omnissa (formerly VMWare VDI), Exchange/Outlook, SCCM Remote Tool, MFA SecurID Administration, iManage Cloud, InterAction, Cisco Jabber, Adobe Acrobat, legal departmental applications, Cisco IPT, anti-virus software, Microsoft Intune, mobile smart-phones, tablets, and other mobile devices.
• Recognize, troubleshoot, and diagnose computer, Cisco IP phone, printer, software, and network connectivity problems.
• Install and maintain desktops, laptops, smart phones, tablets, printers, and all other peripherals.
• Maintain a high level of courteous customer service and patience at all times with ability to anticipate end-users' needs.
• Communicate professionally with end-users the status of problem resolution ensuring satisfactory outcome.
• Maintain existing desktop images utilizing internal deployment procedures.
• Provide technical assistance for remote end-users on Cisco VPN, Omnissa (formerly VMWare VDI) and XEN/Citrix
• Knowledge of basic information security protocols; enforces and adheres to firm security guidelines and procedures.
• Answer Help Desk calls and manage e-mails as needed.
• Track and document support activities and assets using the Help Desk call tracking system.
• Contribute to and maintain the IT Help Desk Knowledge Base.  Ability to compose written documentation for team and end-users.
• Perform workstation setups/QCs for new end-users, computer reimages, setup of loaner laptops, complete workstation relocations for existing end-users as needed, as well as, setting up/checking on Visiting Attorney offices, as needed.
• With specialized attention to detail, setup and support firm meetings, and audio/video conferencing, which may be held remotely or onsite.
• Support audio/video equipment in firm conference rooms working closely with the A/V Analyst to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Provide technical support in firm web meeting platforms, Zoom and WebEx, with working knowledge of MS Teams, and other web meeting platforms, as needed.
• Contact vendors as necessary to troubleshoot issues.
• After-hours support and on-call rotation are required.  Occasional travel to other local offices is also required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• High school diploma or equivalent and three or more years related experience in the technology field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  MTA, MCSA Windows 10/11, or A+ Certification highly desirable.  Prior experience in a large legal or professional services environment preferred.
• Proficiency working with MS Office 2016/M365, ServiceNow, XEN/Citrix, Omnissa (formerly VMWare VDI), Cisco VPN, MFA SecurID Administrative tools, iManage/Interwoven, SCCM and  Bomgar Remote Control, eFax, administrative/support tools, Active Directory, audio/video equipment, smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices. “Hands on” experience with system support, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of desktop/laptop software/hardware. Basic knowledge of LAN/WAN/WLAN, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS preferred.
• Proactive with the ability to identify, define, and analyze detailed support issues and problems and to recommend and implement solutions.  Ability to interpret technical instructions or diagram.
• Excellent analytical and technical skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic with comprehensive knowledge of desktop support in a Windows 10/11 - Office 2016/M365 networked environment in order to provide technical assistance and problem resolution to the various firm applications and systems.
• Exhibit high degree of initiative with demonstrated troubleshooting, problem resolution, and follow-through skills in order to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, detail-oriented, and consistently changing work environment with the ability to make decisions based upon results of research.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with courtesy and diplomacy and efficiently follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to provide technical support and training to a diverse group of users having different levels of computer expertise including attorneys, support staff, and clients.  In addition, maintain effective relationships with vendors and consultants.
• Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment.  Puts the success of the team ahead of one's own ambition.  Ability to use good judgement and act independently to make decisions within scope of the position's responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational skills including record-keeping, data collection, and system information.  Ability to compile and analyze data and furnish information in report format, written correspondence, email, and verbally.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computer, printers, telephone, photocopier, scanner, calculator, facsimile, etc.
• Ability to occasionally retrieve and distribute technology-system-related items, written documentation, or office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Work frequently requires more than 37.5 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.  Occasionally work extended hours to cover staff shortage or increased work volume.

The annualized salary range for this position is $57,400 to $91,900.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Katten will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Article 9 to Chapter XVIII of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.

We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes: medical/dental/vision, 401k with employer contribution, parental leave, transportation fringe benefit program, back-up care option, generous paid time off policy, and long-term and short-term disability policies.

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA-M/F/SO/Disability/Veteran.

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