Application Support Specialist

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: IT

Reports To: Manager of End User Experience

Jackson Walker, the largest law firm in Texas, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for an Application Support Specialist in our Dallas office. The Application Support Specialist serves as the first point of contact for customer technology requests via telephone or email; responds to customer requests and solves technology issues, while taking detailed notes in our incident management system of steps for resolution; and manages the flow of other requests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide 1^st and 2^nd level support for firm-approved applications and technology equipment.
• Deliver high-level customer service in a fast-paced environment with the ability to stay positive under pressure.
• Produce documented details of all service calls in the ticketing system.
• Participate in and understand the life cycle of application deployments, including application installation, testing, deployment, support, and upgrades.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the needs and issues of customers, departments, and practice groups.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of assigned application sets, focusing on those assigned to become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for both the end user and from the troubleshooting side.
• Create and maintain Knowledge Base articles for end user support issues.
• Monitor support issues related to the assigned applications.
• On assigned SME applications, participate with the project team on upgrades and keeping communications open so that the TRC, the IT Department, and user community are informed.
• Troubleshoot application problems, acting as liaison between the customer and the application owner, and at times with the vendor that may be engaged to resolve issues.
• Other duties as assigned by the employer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced MS Office Skillset – Certifications in Word, Outlook, Microsoft 365 preferred.
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills – Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and use these skills to resolve issues for end users. This includes skills of asking good questions and actively listening in order to focus on the problem the customer is facing.
• Ability to build relationships with end users and staff to provide next-level support and a culture of collaboration.
• Technical Expertise – Continual and self-paced improvement of technical expertise, specifically mastery of the Firm’s applications and other technology.
• Ability to be self-directed, stay on top of deadlines and follow up with assignments that are outside of answering service calls.
• Communication skills necessary to follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff to provide information with courtesy and tact by e-mail, telephone, or in-person.
• Communication skills necessary to document, follow, and communicate complex technical processes and instructions.

Education:

• Thorough knowledge of complex automated information systems management as normally acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in MIS, computer science, or business administration; or the equivalent experience.

Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an IT helpdesk or support capacity, preferably in a legal or professional services environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Sighted
• Good hearing and clear speaking voice
• Dexterity with hands and fingers
• Must be able to lift weights such as files and boxes (10-30 lbs.)

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise and temperature.
• Ability to travel via private or public conveyance as may be required for support role.
• Due to the time-sensitive nature of the work and the limited availability of replacement personnel, regular full-time attendance, including being available to work unscheduled overtime hours, is an essential function of the position.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job-related factors.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.