Desktop Support Specialist

Adams & Reese; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Reese is seeking a Desktop Support professional to provide local and remote user support and maintain equipment used to deliver firm services. You will provide phone, remote access, and desktop support of Intel-based hardware and software systems, track tasks in the Service Desk, and assist in new hire computer setup and authentication.

Based in Columbia, SC, this is an on-site role with regular travel to Charleston, SC, Tallahassee, FL and Jacksonville, FL offices, and involvement in

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of helpdesk experience.
• A+ certification and MCP or other full industry certification a plus; A+ and Network Essentials preferred within one year of employment.
• Background in supporting Windows-based software applications and operating systems including MS Windows 10/11, MS Office 2016/O365, antivirus products.

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. 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 satisfaction 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 located in the firm’s Columbia office; not remote.
• Assist during office build outs and relocations.
• Must be well organized.
• Regular travel to Charleston, SC, Tallahassee, FL and Jacksonville, FL offices.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Troubleshooting

Education

A+ certification

MCP certification

Tools

Windows 10/11

MS Office 2016/O365

Antivirus software

Job description

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.

• 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 escalated 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 located in the firm’s Columbia office location; this is not a work remote job.
• Required to assist during office build outs and office relocations.
• Must be well organized.
• Regular travel to Charleston, SC, Tallahassee, FL and Jacksonville, FL offices.
  

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 escalated 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 located in the firm’s Columbia office location; this is not a work remote job.

• Required to assist during office build outs and office relocations.

• Must be well organized.

• Regular travel to Charleston, SC, Tallahassee, FL and Jacksonville, FL offices.
  

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, 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 more than the normal work schedule. 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.