IT Service Desk Analyst

Overall purpose
The role will be responsible for supporting a large base of UK-wide users. The role holder will have a minimum of 18 months experience in a similar position, is expected to be highly pro-active, have a good all-round knowledge of IT software, hardware and be able to communicate with a wide range of users at all levels.

Youwill be required to use your initiative, research, and problem-solving skills to resolve issues and create written knowledgebase articles where required. The position requires a good grounding in IT systems and requires the ability to adapt to innovative technologies, learn new procedures, determine the root-cause of issues, and come up with both tactical and strategic solutions.

Main duties and responsibilities
• Provide end-user IT assistance on all core desktop applications and technologies.
• Provide support and feedback to the IT Trainers, Service Delivery Manager and Head of IT Operations.
• Although predominantly a 1st and 2nd line support role, as well as being the 'person on the ground', you may also be required for the occasional 3rd line issue.
• Ensure weekly IT checklists are conducted and findings recorded and reported.
• Assist with transformational projects using Microsoft Azure and M365 platforms.
• Set up and maintain user accounts.
• Set up and maintain all laptops, printers, scanners, and meeting room equipment.
• Participate in any IT projects, contributing technical input and participating when required as a full-time project team member, or as a project leader according to the needs of the project.
• Oversee IT equipment loans, including checking out kit and chasing non-returned items.
• Ensure all IT facilities are well maintained.
• Ensure all procedures are followed and audits completed and documented.
• Suggest improvements and bring innovative ideas to the team.
• Escalate problems to your fellow Service Desk Analysts and the Service Delivery Manager, where applicable.

Communication & organisation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritise tickets and balance this with project work.
• A high level of organisational skills to effectively manage issues in an office where urgent issues can escalate quickly and the ability to take an overview of all tickets prioritising the most important issues and update those outstanding.

General
• Demonstrable awareness of client confidentiality, information security and data protection.
• Relevant qualification at degree level or equivalent.
• Genuine interest to work with a leading claimant law firm and passionate about providing access to justice to all.

Person specification
Technical
• Minimum 18 months experience in a similar role.
• A good understanding and working knowledge of Microsoft solutions, including - but not limited to - Active Directory, Exchange Online Mailbox administration, Microsoft 365 applications and technologies and NTFS share permissions.
• A good understanding of supporting users within Citrix environments.
• Familiarity with the following hardware and software technologies or platforms:

Essential
Technical:
o Citrix DaaS.
o Windows 10/11.
o Strong Microsoft Stack- Office 365, InTune, Exchange Online, Teams.
o Active Directory/Azure Active Directory.
o Dell Laptops.
o Autopilot.
o Mimecast.
o Windows Defender.
o MS Surface Hubs.
o Networking- basic understanding of LAN/WAN, DHCP/DN.

Personal:
o Excellent customer service skills with a strong desire to help people.
o A keen eye with attention to detail.
o Self-motivation essential as will involve hybrid working.

Desirable
• Knowledge of Mac OSX desktop would be beneficial.
• AV solutions, including Crestron.
• ITIL Certification (Foundation or Higher).
• Cisco switches.
• BigHand Digital Dictation.
• Relevant experience in the legal sector / professional services is preferred but not essential.
• Previous experience of Document Management Systems an advantage.

Disclaimer
The holder will need to work flexibly due to the nature of the role. Early or late starts and some evening and weekend work may be required from time to time to accommodate system support and maintenance.

About Leigh Day

We are a top 100 law firmcommitted to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We're not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases involving medical negligence, serious personal injuries, discrimination in the workplace, defective products and human rights abuses in this country and overseas.

29 days' holiday per annum inclusive of 4 days' compulsory leave to be taken during the Christmas office closure, plus all public and bank holidays; two weeks' of working elsewhere; contributory pension scheme; life assurance (4 times annual salary); private medical insurance; interest free season ticket loan; childcare vouchers; cycle to work scheme; electric vehicle scheme. Our hybrid working policy for full-time employees is three days in the office and two at home, and we also offer free breakfast and lunch every day for those coming into to the office.

We also have annual social activities and genuinely pride ourselves on having a supportive and friendly culture.

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Leigh Day is committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We value the diversity of our colleagues, our clients and the third parties with whom we work. We seek to create an environment where everyone feels included and valued for their unique characteristics, skills and abilities and supported in their needs and responsibilities.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or recruitment process. There is an option to detail this on your application form, however, please just get in touch should you wish to discuss this prior to formally submitting an application. Please note all conversations or disclosures are treated in the strictest confidence.

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