Information Technology Support Technician

Wiley Rein LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work program

Job summary

Wiley Rein LLP in Washington, DC seeks an IT Support Technician to deliver first-level technical support to attorneys and staff, logging requests in ServiceNow and maintaining records. The role emphasizes on-site work with flexible policy for remote options.

You will diagnose issues, escalate when needed, assist with hardware provisioning, track assets, and communicate status to users throughout resolution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; bachelor’s degree preferred; technical certifications a plus
• One year of relevant experience in a help desk or technical support environment
• Experience with Windows operating systems, document management systems, Adobe Suite, and networking basics
• Support experience with PC and laptop hardware

Responsibilities

• Provide first-level technical support to attorneys and staff, remotely and on-site
• Diagnose issues via discussion with user and research/troubleshoot
• Document escalation procedures for unresolved tickets
• Log all requests in ServiceNow and maintain task records
• Provide regular status updates to users throughout resolution
• Assist with processing shipments of equipment
• Provision and configure end-user hardware, software, and peripherals
• Track asset information for laptops, desktops, monitors, printers, and mobile devices
• Provide floor support to firm members as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organization

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Security policies & ISO

Adaptability

On-call/overtime

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Technical certifications a plus

One year of help desk experience

Tools

ServiceNow

Windows OS

Adobe Suite

Document management systems

Job description

Wiley, a leading Washington, DC law firm, is seeking a IT Support Technician to join the firm's Information Technology department. This position provides first-level technical support assistance to the firm’s attorneys and staff. The IT Support Technician possesses an understanding of the firm’s core applications and systems and uses the firm’s ticketing system to log technical support requests, maintain records, perform research, and document resolutions.

This position is eligible to participate in the firm's flexible work program.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide first-level technical support and assistance to the firm’s attorneys and staff, both remotely and on-site, and respond to requests received via phone, e-mail and/or in-person
• Diagnose technical issues through discussion with the user and take appropriate steps to research, troubleshoot, and resolve the issue
• Document and follow appropriate escalation procedures for support tickets that cannot be resolved in a timely manner
• Document all user support requests and tickets, maintain records of tasks, and capture final solutions in the on-line help desk system, ServiceNow
• Provide regular status reports and updates to the user throughout the life of an issue or request
• Assist with processing shipments of assigned and returned equipment
• Assist with provisioning and configuring end-user hardware, software, and peripherals as requested
• Track asset information associated with the distribution of laptops, desktops, monitors, printers, and mobile devices from the firm’s equipment inventory
• Provide floor support to members of the firm as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• An on-site presence is an essential function of this position. Remote work may be permitted in accordance with the firm’s flexible work policy and based on business needs
• Position operates in a professional office environment which is usually quiet to moderate
• Position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets
• Position requires that the employee be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch; requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read information; frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear
• Ability to carry or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• The ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both in oral and written form
• The ability to multi-task, prioritize/coordinate deadlines, and track progress of tasks
• Ability to organize workflow and use time efficiently
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy
• Must maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships in or out of a team environment
• Ability to adhere to firm security policies and ISO compliance controls
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing deadlines and priorities
• Understands and adopts the organizational structure
• Possesses the attitude of collaboration and sharing
• Willingness to learn and adopt new methodologies
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation and flexibility to work overtime on an as-needed basis

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred; technical certifications a plus
• One (1) year of relevant experience working in a help desk or technical support environment
• Strong understanding of installation, configuration, and troubleshooting processes for software, hardware, networking, and accessory equipment
• Experience with Windows operating systems, document management systems, Adobe Suite, and a general understanding of local/wide area networking
• Support experience with PC and laptop hardware
• Experience with mobile device troubleshooting and mail configuration

OTHER DUTIES:

• Meets the department’s expectations to retrieve, read and/or respond to firm and client-related e‑mail messages during and outside of core business and scheduled work hours by connecting a personal mobile device (smartphone or tablet with a data plan) to the firm’s network
• This description outlines the basic requirements of this position; it is not intended to be a complete description as other duties may be assigned

The base salary for this position is expected to be between $62,000 to $68,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Wiley’s comprehensive benefits package includes medical and prescription drug plan coverage, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with firm discretionary contribution, generous paid time off (PTO) package plus ten firm paid holidays, access to state of the art on-site fitness facilities and locker rooms and wellness programming, paid parental leave and subsidized backup child/elder care, and more.

Wiley is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, matriculation status, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense or stalking, homeless status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.