Desktop Engineer

Jackson Walker • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Jackson Walker, the largest law firm in Texas, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Desktop Engineer in our Houston office. The incoming Desktop Engineer will provide outstanding end-user technology support in a fast-paced professional environment. This role is responsible for: imaging, configuration, management and maintenance of approved equipment, peripherals and software; maintaining asset life-cycle management through accurate, complete and up-to-date inventory records detailing all technology equipment owned by the firm; managing, maintaining, documenting and implementing assigned software applications; issue resolution, trend identification, customer and departmental technology advocacy, and maintenance of firm assets.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelors degree in information technology or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in desktop support or engineering experience, ideally within a multi-office law firm or professional services setting.
• Proficiency in Windows OS, Microsoft 365, remote access tools (Citrix, VPN).
• Familiarity with legal applications (iManage, Litera, etc.), and hardware components.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Accuracy in documenting issues, solutions, and user interactions.
• Ability to review and interpret documents and data, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone and through written correspondence.
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to lift light weights such as PC equipment, printers, and other hardware, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• SCCM proficiency
• Intune knowledge
• Active Directory experience
• PowerShell experience a plus
• MDM experience
• VPN experience
• Image Deployment
• Ticketing systems Service Now a plus
• Litera Suite experience a plus
• A/V support
• Printer and printer vendor support
• CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network +, CompTIA Security +
• MD-102 (Endpoint Administrator)
• AZ-900 (Microsoft Azure Fundamentals)

Responsibilities

• End-User Support & Customer Service: Provide onsite and remote support for attorneys, legal assistants, and administrative staff across multiple firm offices. Deliver high-touch, professional support for time-sensitive legal tasks, client meetings, and executive technology needs, ensuring unparalleled customer service and clear communication. Coordinate with local office administrators to schedule support visits, equipment replacements, and user outreach. Create a consistent end-user experience across all locations, reinforcing the firms commitment to service excellence.
• Asset & Inventory Management: Maintain and reconcile asset inventories across assigned firm locations, ensuring devices are properly tagged, tracked, and maintained. Coordinate shipments and deployments of hardware to remote offices and users, ensuring consistency in equipment standards. Perform periodic site visits to verify physical inventory and update asset records in the firms asset management system. Support firmwide hardware refresh cycles, ensuring smooth rollout and collection across all sites. Collaborate with procurement and Finance to support hardware lifecycle planning and cross-office cost allocation.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, peripheral, and connectivity issues across different office environments. Support and troubleshoot firm-standard applications including Windows OS, Microsoft 365, iManage, VPN, and legal tools. Serve as a Tier 2/3 escalation point for the Service Desk and regional support teams for complex or high-impact issues. Use remote tools and diagnostic scripts to resolve incidents efficiently for users in satellite or home offices. Document all work and resolutions clearly in the firms ticketing system, ensuring transparency and shared visibility.
• System Deployment & Maintenance: Image, configure, and deploy desktop and laptop systems according to firm standards at multiple office locations. Perform onsite and remote setup of AV and conferencing technology, including Zoom/Teams rooms and meeting support. Support and maintain peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, docking stations, and video equipment in each office. Apply updates, patches, and OS upgrades through both hands-on and automated methods. Assist with office buildouts, relocations, and closures, ensuring seamless technology transitions.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with IT peers across infrastructure, security, and applications to deliver unified support across offices. Share best practices and regional feedback with leadership to inform service improvements and deployment strategies. Representing IT during onsite visits to local offices, acting as the face of technology support for that location. Support major firmwide rollouts and upgrades, providing field-level feedback, testing, and end-user training. Serve as a liaison between local offices and centralized support teams to escalate issues and resolve bottlenecks.
• Professional Development: Commitment to staying updated with the latest technological trends and certifications. Provide technical coaching and training to end-users and team members. Participate in firm-sponsored security, compliance, and legal technology training programs. Demonstrate flexibility in handling diverse technical problems and adjusting to new tools and technologies.
• Reporting & Documentation: Produce regular reporting on ticket trends, issue resolution times, and asset status across firm offices. Update and refine internal documentation, knowledge base articles, and process guides. Track and analyze escalated issues to identify patterns and recommend systemic fixes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree