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Desktop Support Specialist

Cornerstone Research
paid time off, relocation assistance
United States, California, San Francisco
Jan 23, 2026
Role Overview: If you are a Desktop Support professional looking for an opportunity to display your technological knowledge and excellent end-user customer service skills, then we would like to meet with you! The Desktop Support Specialist will perform Help Desk duties for the specified office, as well as assist with the support of other Cornerstone offices as needed. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide support to end-users on a variety of IT issues, in an effective and timely manner. The Desktop Support Specialist will be the first point of contact for IT support in their office. The successful candidate must be able to communicate and interact with both technical and non-technical users. At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 1,000-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities. You'll Love It Here If You: Embrace learning and continuous improvement Set and strive for a high bar of excellence Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask us what it means to be #onefirmfirm! Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it's harder or takes longer Are passionate about what you do How You'll Help Our Team Succeed: Provide excellent local support to end-users and firm-wide during a daily mailbox shift Responsible for tracking problems from the beginning through resolution for all tickets received during mailbox shift and/or assigned directly to you To promptly, completely, and accurately adopt all documented procedures and workflows presented in desktop support meetings Provide competent, service-oriented support and resolve problems to end user satisfaction Perform meeting set-ups, including video conferences with other offices and clients. Coordinate with teammates and administrative teams to resolve issues and provide technical support for meetings. Perform installations, adds, moves, and changes for PCs, monitors, printers and related peripherals Provide on-call support for weekends in rotation Configure and deploy IT equipment and devices and manage inventory tracking Maintain, analyze, and troubleshoot software and computer peripherals Full disk encryption for laptops and desktops Archive restores RSA setups & troubleshooting Hardware repair Password resets/account lockout Provide clear and concise time estimates for assigned tasks What You'll Need to Be Successful: 3+ years IT experience in a Help Desk capacity required; in a professional services firm preferred Excellent HW troubleshooting and diagnosis skills Expertise in supporting Windows 7 in large scale enterprise Windows Active Directory Environment. Proficient knowledge of CLI, VPN and wireless technologies Proficient knowledge of LAN/WAN networking technologies Ability to thoroughly follow SOP, checklists, and other instructions Working knowledge of: Windows 10 and Office 2010/2016 Excellent knowledge of conference room equipment and support Comp TII A+ certification preferred MTA-Microsoft Technology Associate-current Windows version preferred Dell Hardware Certification a plus Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience Cornerstone Research is offering a competitive market base salary for this position. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in all eligible locations. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Cornerstone Research, we believe compensation is more than just a base salary. We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes an annual performance bonus and comprehensive benefits such as flexible options for healthcare, paid time off, and retirement savings. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position. Silicon Valley: $65,700 - $84,200 We're looking for passionate individuals who share our firm's core values and can bring varied perspectives and experiences to our team. Who We Are: Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings. We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results. We're looking for passionate individuals who share our firm's core values and can bring varied perspectives and experiences to our team. The firm's uniquely collegial, supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting, enriching aspects of a Cornerstone Research career. Equal Employment Opportunity: Cornerstone Research provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to legally protected categories, such as age, sex, gender, gender identity, race, color, creed/religious belief, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information or testing, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, military status, veteran status, arrest or conviction record (except where permitted by law), sexual orientation, ethnic background, citizen status, ancestry, national origin, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.