Technology Support Analyst II (Costa Mesa)
Kirkland & Ellis
IT, Customer Service
Los Angeles, CA, USA · Los Angeles, CA, USA · California, USA · United States
USD 80k-102k / year
Posted on Jun 5, 2025
About Kirkland & Ellis
At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence—we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity, and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional expertise and dedication of our people.
With 6,500+ professionals, including 4,000 lawyers, across 21 offices worldwide, Kirkland attorneys shape markets, influence policies, and establish legal precedents that redefine what’s possible. We bring together the best minds to meet clients where they are, driving the future of business, investment, and innovation.
What You’ll Do
Are you a tech-savvy problem-solver who thrives under pressure and enjoys helping professionals navigate complex technology challenges? As a Technology Support Analyst II, you’ll deliver exceptional hardware and software support for attorneys and staff in a fast-paced legal environment. From resolving desktop computing issues to setting up conference room technology and supporting virtual events, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring seamless technology operations across the firm.
You’ll work closely with cross-functional IT teams and interact with users at all levels of the organization—providing prompt, professional, and courteous service whether you’re on-site or working with remote users. Your strong troubleshooting skills, customer-first mindset, and ability to remain flexible under shifting priorities will be key to your success in this role.
This opportunity reflects our ongoing need for talented individuals to provide top-tier support to our attorneys at all levels. We welcome applications year-round, though response times may vary based on hiring needs and application volume.
This role is located in our Costa Mesa Office. The schedule for this position is: Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm PT (100% onsite)
Compensation
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in Costa Mesa. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.
Compensation Range
Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."
Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others at Kirkland.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence—we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity, and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional expertise and dedication of our people.
With 6,500+ professionals, including 4,000 lawyers, across 21 offices worldwide, Kirkland attorneys shape markets, influence policies, and establish legal precedents that redefine what’s possible. We bring together the best minds to meet clients where they are, driving the future of business, investment, and innovation.
What You’ll Do
Are you a tech-savvy problem-solver who thrives under pressure and enjoys helping professionals navigate complex technology challenges? As a Technology Support Analyst II, you’ll deliver exceptional hardware and software support for attorneys and staff in a fast-paced legal environment. From resolving desktop computing issues to setting up conference room technology and supporting virtual events, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring seamless technology operations across the firm.
You’ll work closely with cross-functional IT teams and interact with users at all levels of the organization—providing prompt, professional, and courteous service whether you’re on-site or working with remote users. Your strong troubleshooting skills, customer-first mindset, and ability to remain flexible under shifting priorities will be key to your success in this role.
This opportunity reflects our ongoing need for talented individuals to provide top-tier support to our attorneys at all levels. We welcome applications year-round, though response times may vary based on hiring needs and application volume.
This role is located in our Costa Mesa Office. The schedule for this position is: Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm PT (100% onsite)
- Technical Troubleshooting & Support: Deliver day-to-day PC hardware and software support, including diagnostics, repair, upgrades, and maintenance
- Remote & Trial Support: Assist with remote computing, trial setups, and remote collaboration tools like Citrix, VPN, and virtual conferencing platforms
- Customer-Focused Service: Provide high-level customer service by responding quickly and effectively to user issues—both in person and over the phone
- Conference Technology Setup: Set up and troubleshoot A/V and video conferencing tools, including Crestron, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WebEx, and Polycom systems
- Collaboration & Escalation: Work cross-functionally with other technical teams to escalate and resolve complex technical issues
- Process Documentation: Document solutions, procedures, and findings to improve team knowledge sharing and support consistency
- Proactive Maintenance: Participate in firmwide technology rollouts, weekend upgrades, and after-hours maintenance windows as neede
- Ticketing & Tracking: Use ITSM systems to accurately log, manage, and follow up on service requests and incidents
- Education: Degree in Computer Science or relevant technical qualification (A+ or Microsoft certification preferred)
- Experience: Minimum 5–6 years of IT support experience in a professional services environment; law firm experience preferred
- Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of desktop computing environments, Microsoft Windows and Office Suite, Citrix, VPN, VOIP systems, and remote computing tools
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple, user-friendly terms
- Customer Service Mindset: Proven ability to deliver high-quality service under pressure while juggling multiple priorities
- AV & Conference Tools: Experience with conference room setups, audio/visual equipment, Crestron systems, and virtual event platforms
- Process Discipline & Flexibility: Comfortable working within structured IT processes while adapting quickly to changing business needs
Compensation
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in Costa Mesa. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.
Compensation Range
- Costa Mesa: $80,000 - $102,000
Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."
Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others at Kirkland.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.