Senior IT Analyst (law firm experience required)

Responsibilities:
Serves as an effective, advanced-level technical resource to customers who contact them directly for assistance and for escalations requiring software and hardware requests;
Serves as customer service advocate to facilitate timely and high quality solutions and support; Promote new technologies;
Plans, facilitates and supports meeting technology events and tools including video conferences, presentations, client meetings and special events; collaborates with Firm-wide departments to ensure proper and accurate scheduling and execution of meetings and events;
Installs and maintains computer software standards in accordance with departmental requirements and procedures;
Maintains the operational availability of office computers and printers; maintains asset management system to ensure the accuracy and currency of Firm assets;
Uses Firm call tracking technology, in conjunction with departmental best practices, to create, update, escalate, and close tickets recording the life-cycle of a services request; Practices call ownership by acting as a liaison with Firm-side IT groups and customer keeping them apprised of service request status until request is resolved to customer’s satisfaction;
Coordinates IT initiatives, projects, and deployments; promotes effective training and user acceptance of Firm software;
Proposes solutions to technology processes and challenges to improve efficiencies;
Supports mobile device technologies; promotes and supports remote access tools and best practices;
Works across IT teams to achieve timely escalation and closure of software and hardware issues; Facilitates the handling of planned service events such as monthly network maintenance, or unplanned network disruptions/critical outages requiring effective coordination and reporting to responsible IT groups (Network Operations, Telecom, etc.);
Fosters data security policies and best practices; adhere to Information Security regulations and guidelines to ensure proper handling and security of Firm data; and
Works beyond scheduled hours as necessary for planned and unplanned work and support; light travel may be required.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) or equivalent experience; Advanced degree (preferred);
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification preferred;
At least 6 years of experience providing direct support to customers in the areas of software and hardware;
At least 6 years of experience in LAN, WAN and network systems support and management;
At least 6 years of experience configuring, installing and maintaining client PC operating systems and related devices; and
At least 3 years of professional services or law firm experience (preferred).