Global Technology Support Specialist

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect innovation and collaboration.

The Global Technology Support Specialist is an integral part of Lathams Technology & Information Services role will be responsible for working in the Global Technology Support Center (GTSC) which operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week while responding to GTSC voice calls email messages and chats for purposes of assisting customers with questions and problems with their technology support requirements. This role will be located in our Global Services Office located in downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. Please note that the hours for this role are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm PT Monday through Friday.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Utilizing the IT Service Management System (ITSM) to create document update and resolve tickets
• Escalating fully documented tickets to the GTSC escalation group based on the unresolved request
• Responding to queries and support tickets received by the GTSC assigned from other offices or from within the department
• Providing assistance by showing customers how to perform tasks in the easiest and most efficient manner using the tools of the application and troubleshooting issues by analyzing the behavior of the program and consulting the available knowledge bases as well as consulting with peers and colleagues within the Technology Department
• Providing Request Fulfilment support working within the Request Fulfilment queue and in accordance with established SLA targets
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive confidential privileged financial and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
  

Wed love to hear from you if you:

• Exhibit knowledge and proficiency in software programs including Windows 10 and Microsoft Office
• Demonstrate the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new customizations new software and changing procedures to meet the needs of the business
• Possess knowledge of document management systems preferably iManage
• Display basic knowledge of Exchange and Active Directory Administration preferably

And have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A bachelors degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Information Systems preferably
• A minimum of one (1) year of technology support related experience
• A minimum of one (1) year of call center or service desk experience preferably

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services mindfulness and resiliency medical resources well-being events and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups networks and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era) gender expression marital status or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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