IT Support Analyst

About Withersworldwide

A law firm focused on people and collaboration. For the past 125 years, Withers has supported some of the world's most remarkable people and organisations at defining moments in their lives. We are the only international law firm focused on successful individuals and private capital, working closely with founders, investors and family offices. We also advise governments, charities, global brands and start-ups of all shapes and sizes. Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle many of the world's problems.  It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice. Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, looking after their family, involved in a complex dispute or protecting their finances for the future. To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. We are agile, focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy. It is a truly flexible working culture that puts people first. Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced, technical and personable IT Support Analyst to support to all users within the global offices. 

The ideal candidate will be able to empathise, adapt and have excellent analytical troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve problems methodically and logically. You will inspire confidence and be an excellent communicator at all levels, capable of dealing with people in a calm, effective and efficient manner.  The ideal candidate will have experience working in a professional services environment, ideally in a law firm.

Areas of focus and responsibilities

• Perform technical support functions via phone, remote connection and desk side visits
• Log calls in the Service Desk management tool to ensure incidents and requests are managed in a timely manner and escalated using the correct procedures.  Close calls when a satisfactory resolution has been achieved
• Correctly diagnose software and hardware faults and liaise with 3rd party engineers. Incidents should be carried out within reasonable time scales and monitored to resolution
• Identify major support incidents and liaise with support teams, following the Major Incident process
• Build and support laptops, desktops, printers and remote devices such as iPhones
• Inform the Service Desk Manager of any escalating support issues in order that they may be resolved within reasonable time scales
• Assist with user account management
• Administer IT asset inventories, ensuring records are kept fully up to date
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and articles for the knowledge base

This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive.  It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job, and as such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Technical skills and qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years' experience in a law firm or similar/professional environment
• Graduate or equivalent in a numerate subject
• ITIL foundation certificate in Service Management
• Technical knowledge of supporting Windows 10 Professional in a networked environment
• Experience of working in a Microsoft Active Directory and Exchange environment
• Detailed knowledge of the Microsoft Office 365 suite including installing, configuring and support within a network environment
• Understanding of networking technologies (wired and wireless)
• Knowledge of remote working technologies – Citrix and DUO 2 factor Administration
• Mobile phone (iPhone) support and administration
• PC and Laptop configuration
• Configuration, analysis and diagnostics of PC, Printer and Laptop faults. Familiarity with HP PC hardware, Lenovo / HP Laptops, HP Laser printers and Canon multifunction devices
• Document Management System – iManage or similar
• Professional Services specific applications – Laser forms, Elite and InterAction.
• Time Management/Recording - Elite or similar - desired but not essential

Personal qualities and approach

• Inspires confidence that issues raised will be resolved
• Excellent communicator at all levels. Empathises with user frustrations; capable of dealing with people in a calm, professional and effective manner
• Excellent analytical troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve problems methodically and logically
• Strong written communication skills with a high standard of user training documentation and technical procedure writing skills
• Enthusiastic and approachable
• Must possess good problem-solving skills and a calm and focused attitude. 
• Must be a pro-active, team player but have the ability to work and focus on tasks independently of others. The individual will be required to manage major service outages and incidents in a calm, methodical and professional manner.

The Essentials

• Monday to Friday, 35 hour week, working a shift rota between the hours of 8:00am to 6:30pm.  Flexibility is a must as shift coverage, out of hours support and occasional overtime during projects and rollouts is a requirement of the role
• 12 week probation period, 4 week notice period
• Benefit package including pension, private medical, Denplan, season ticket loan, subsidised gym memberships, lifestyle discount scheme, on site café plus more

Information for Recruitment Agencies

Withersworldwide endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, Withersworldwide operates a preferred supplier list and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.

Equal Opportunities Employment Statement

It is the policy of Withersworldwide to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion.  Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.