IT Support Analyst- 3678928 (Oakland, CA)

Job Title: IT Support Analyst

Location: Oakland, CA 94612

Salary/Payrate: $80K-$105K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: On-site

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: No

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

A mid‑sized law firm is seeking a full‑time IT Support Analyst to provide first‑line technical assistance to attorneys and staff across remote, hybrid, and in‑office environments. This role supports a high‑volume help desk, resolves routine technical issues, delivers exceptional customer service, and escalates complex matters when needed.

Position Overview: The Technical Support Specialist will serve as the primary contact for IT support requests, assist with workstation setup and maintenance, support onboarding/offboarding, and troubleshoot common hardware, software, and network issues. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, calm under pressure, and comfortable supporting users in a professional legal environment.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for IT support requests via phone, email, chat, or ticketing system.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic hardware, software, and network issues; escalate when appropriate.
• Document all support activity and resolutions in the ticketing system.
• Perform workstation setup, imaging, deployment, configuration, and equipment replacements.
• Assist with onboarding/offboarding tasks, including account setup, password resets, and equipment preparation.
• Support remote, hybrid, and onsite users through remote access tools and in‑person assistance.
• Provide basic troubleshooting for Windows, Microsoft 365, printers, mobile devices, and collaboration tools.
• Monitor and respond to incoming tickets, meeting service‑level expectations.
• Assist with routine system monitoring tasks and maintain awareness of IT systems.
• Contribute to internal knowledge base documentation.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and a calm demeanor when supporting attorneys and staff.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Windows 11 and Microsoft 365.
• 2–5 years of help desk or technical support experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Technical proficiency with computers, mobile devices, and common software applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for supporting non‑technical users.
• Ability to multitask and manage several tickets in a fast‑paced environment.
• High attention to detail and accurate documentation practices.
• Basic understanding of network fundamentals (IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, Wi‑Fi).
• Familiarity with security basics such as account lockouts and safe computing practices.
• Strong customer service orientation and professionalism.