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IT Help Desk Specialist – Louisville, Ky. office

Stites & Harbison is a full-service law firm with 12 offices across eight states. We rely heavily on technology to deliver exceptional service to our attorneys, staff, and clients, and are seeking a technically proficient IT Help Desk Specialist to join our team.

The Role

We are looking for an in-house, reliable, personable individual who communicates effectively to join a technical support team assisting all firm personnel, primarily focusing on end-user desktop and application issues. This is a hands-on role that requires strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to customer service.

This is a full-time, in-office position based in Louisville, Kentucky. Candidates must reside within commuting distance. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities

General IT Support

• Provide first and second-level support for hardware, software, and network issues via phone, email, Teams, and in-person requests.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems related to the firm’s core applications, hardware, and operating systems.
• Perform routine system maintenance, configuration, and user account management including onboarding, offboarding, and password resets.
• Document all support interactions, resolutions, and technical procedures accurately in the ticketing system.
• Assist with IT projects, hardware deployment, and software upgrades as needed.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism and empathy while interacting with users.

Legal & Document Support

• Provide advanced support for complex legal document formatting, including tables of contents, tables of authorities, indices, footnotes, and other structured elements critical to legal filings.
• Troubleshoot and guide attorneys and staff through PDF-to-Word conversions, including redaction and document cleanup, ensuring proper restoration of styles, numbering, and layout.
• Diagnose and assist with legal technology tools including dictation, bates numbering, timelines, flowcharts, spreadsheets, and file sharing best practices.

Required Qualifications & Technical Skills

Systems & Productivity

• Windows 11, including configuration and troubleshooting.
• Microsoft Office 365, with expert-level support across Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Microsoft Word, with advanced expertise in formatting (styles, numbering, templates, section breaks, headers/footers) and experience with large or heavily edited documents.
• Zoom and Teams, including meeting activation, audio/video troubleshooting, and scheduling support.
• Familiarity with Apple and Android mobile devices.
• Basic printer troubleshooting with vendor ticket escalation as needed

Legal Technology

• Direct experience with a document management system, preferably iManage.
• Experience supporting Litera Desktop components such as Compare, Create, and Metadact.
• End-user support experience with Intapp Time, Intapp Conflicts, and Intapp Intake.

General

• Proven experience in a professional IT support environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Expected attire is business casual.

Highly Desired

• Prior experience with legal software, accounting or billing systems.
• A+ or similar industry certification.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment.

How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to Lee Pfeiffer at [email protected] with the subject line “IT Help Desk Specialist Application.” Include a brief statement of your relevant experience and why you are excited to join our team. No phone calls, please.

*Stites & Harbison is a dynamic and growing firm with 12 offices across eight states and ranks in the Top 10 “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” for 2025 in the medium company category. The firm has made the list 19 times — 11 of those in the Top 10.

We believe that a happy, well-compensated team is a productive team. Our compensation packages are competitive, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Stites & Harbison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national or regional origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Notice to Recruiters and Search Firms: Stites & Harbison will only accept submissions from recruiters with whom we have a current signed fee agreement.

If you are interested in a position within one of our offices, please submit a cover letter and resume to the following:

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