Senior IT Systems Engineer - Law Firm Tech Lead

The Estate Lawyers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The Estate Lawyers is a fast-growing Trust and Estate litigation firm with offices in Irvine and San Diego. The IT Systems Engineer will be the primary internal IT resource, providing hands-on support, coordinating with the external provider, and driving security and efficiency across the technology environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in IT, strong Microsoft 365 and Windows expertise, and a proactive approach to solving problems while maintaining confidentiality and client information

Qualifications

• 5+ years IT experience in senior tech support or IT administration
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent experience
• Advanced experience supporting Microsoft 365, Windows OS, and cloud-based apps
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID and endpoint technologies
• Experience with managed service providers or external IT vendors
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical staff
• Ability to travel between Irvine and San Diego offices regularly

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support to attorneys and staff, onsite and remotely
• Coordinate with external IT provider and vendors; monitor service delivery
• Manage IT systems including 365, devices, and security configurations
• Support cybersecurity, data protection, and confidentiality requirements
• Lead technology projects and drive process improvements
• Develop and maintain IT procedures and employee guidelines

Skills

Microsoft 365

Clio

Vendor management

Cybersecurity

Customer service

Technical support

Network fundamentals

Project management

Communication

Travel between Irvine and San Diego

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

Clio

Microsoft Entra ID

MS Windows

Firewalls & infrastructure

Job description

The Estate Lawyers is a fast-growing Trust and Estate litigation firm with offices in Irvine and San Diego. The IT Systems Engineer will be the primary internal IT resource, providing hands-on support, coordinating with the external provider, and driving security and efficiency across the technology environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in IT, strong Microsoft 365 and Windows expertise, and a proactive approach to solving problems while maintaining confidentiality and client information