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  • Team Member
    Team Member
    3 days ago
    $16.5–$18.5 hourly
    Part-time
    Williamsburg, Brooklyn

    • We are looking for experienced, passionate Team Members to grow with us!, • At NAYA, your development is our priority --- we train, mentor, and promote from within because we believe our people are the heart of our success. If you're a natural leader who loves great food, thrives in a team environment, and is excited to build your future with a brand on the rise, we want to meet you!, • You will love working at NAYA, • We believe great people deserve great rewards. NAYA offers a comprehensive and people-focused benefits package designed to support you at work and beyond, including:, • More on the way!, • At NAYA, you'll find more than a job --- you'll find a community that values you, supports your goals, and celebrates your success., • ++How You'll Impact++, • The Team Member plays a key role in NAYA's restaurant operations, trained to work across all stations, from front-of-house service to back-of-house preparation. Team Members provide outstanding customer service while ensuring store standards of cleanliness, organization, and quality. Responsibilities include preparing food, working on the service line, cooking on the grill, and setting up and stocking stations. Team Members collaborate with the team to prepare menu items and maintain a smooth, efficient service experience., • ++What You'll Do++, • Prepare daily production items in cooperation with kitchen staff., • Ensure food products are prepped correctly, following recipes and Naya's standards., • Follow recipes and portion control standards to maintain consistency and quality., • Wash dishes and tools used during food prep., • Minimize waste and assist with inventory counts., • Receive, disinfect, store, and organize deliveries following FIFO and best storage practices., • Maintain proper storage temperatures and rotation procedures per DOH regulations., • Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, tools, and workstations thoroughly and on schedule., • Keep floors in work areas clean, dry, and free of debris., • Ensure a sanitary, clean, and safe kitchen environment, maintaining all equipment and utensils., • Customer Service, • Provide timely and courteous service to guests in alignment with Naya's policies and procedures. • Display thorough knowledge of menu items, including beverages, and adhere to legal alcohol service requirements., • Greet guests, take orders, and expedite as needed, ensuring accuracy and satisfaction., • Ring orders into the POS system accurately and collect payments., • Assist customers with making change, as applicable., • Follow cash handling procedures, turning in accurate amounts daily., • Maintain a clean, stocked, and organized workstation at the start of each shift., • Stock cashier stations with necessary items, including paper goods and ice water., • Change trash bags, wipe tables, and counters, and pack sauce sides and pita bread., • Turn on displays and play music as part of daily setup., • Follow the proper cash handling procedures and rings up items correctly, • Complete all side work and cleaning tasks to Naya's standards, including setting up sanitizing pails., • Support and assist team members as needed., • Communicate issues and ideas to the Chef or Director of Operations., • Participate in training and development of new employees to uphold Naya's service standards., • Adhere to sanitation standards and company policies on scheduling, clocking in/out, uniforms, and grooming., • Attend company meetings and training sessions as required., • Exhibit a friendly, positive, and helpful attitude at all times., • Carry out additional duties as assigned by management., • ++Who You Are++, • 1+ year experience as a restaurant team member at similar caliber concept, • The ability to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis., • The ability to bend, stoop, stand and perform extensive walking for 8-10 hours a day., • Excellent communicator in written and verbal formats., • Communicates information effectively and efficiently., • Completed the Train the Trainer course., • Maintain a friendly, helpful and positive attitude always., • Polished personal presentation; grooming meets Naya standards, as outlined by Employee Handbook, • The ability to withstand exposure to high volume of business and the movement, noise and temperature extremes associated with a busy restaurant., • Ability to perform essential job functions under pressure, maintain professionalism when working under stress., • Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business., • Attends mandatory meetings., • Adherence to company, state, and county sanitation standards., • Strict adherence to posted schedule and clock in/out at times.

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  • Paralegal- 6 Years of Law firm experience
    Paralegal- 6 Years of Law firm experience
    12 days ago
    Full-time
    Sunnyside, Queens

    Paralegal My client is seeking a Paralegal to provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys in preparing cases from onset through post-trial. The person in this role will be expected to be physically present in the Firm’s New York or San Francisco office at least three or four days per week, with more on-site support required during pretrial and trial phases. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: 6 years of paralegal experience, litigation experience, trial experience Location: Oakland, California. For a law firm Responsibilities:  Facilitate and coordinate logistics during negotiations, arbitrations, trials, and settlement discussions; create trial and witness notebooks, identify and organize exhibits, coordinate witness schedules, maintain trial calendars, set up trial spaces, and travel for trial as needed.  Organize and prepare pleadings and discovery documents and support litigation by reviewing, finalizing, and compiling documents.  Assist and manage the discovery process, prepare for depositions, and prepare for expert discovery.  Speak with clients and potential clients to pursue investigations and facilitate case administration.  Assist in case investigations and development by conducting factual and legal research.  Draft, proofread, and format routine correspondence and litigation documents and conforming to applicable rules of federal court, state courts, administrative agencies, and arbitration forums.  Perform and oversee cite-checking, Shepardize case law, confirm case quotes, and proofread briefs and other legal documents.  Maintain electronic case files and manage large document discovery databases.  Interact and liaise with clients and vendors.  Train more junior members of the Litigation Operations team.  Assist with administrative tasks and ad hoc assignments for attorneys.  Proactively assume other duties as necessary. k Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a combination of employment, educational, and life experience that demonstrates the qualities and skills below:  Education and Experience: You have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal or case manager at a law firm. You have a strong familiarity with federal and state court litigation procedures and experience with trial technology (e.g., CaseMap, TextMap, Sanction). You have a proven track record of supporting attorneys in all aspects of litigation in a highly collaborative environment. Paralegal certification or equivalent preferred.  Leadership: You have experience building, mentoring, and developing a team and cultivating a respectful work environment. You lead by example.  Clear Communication and Attention to Detail: You express yourself clearly and concisely, always highlighting the most important information. You proactively communicate the status of your work and share updates with colleagues when necessary. You ensure that your work is mistake free.  Confidentiality: You must be able to adhere to Firm policies regarding the protection of confidential data and demonstrate sensitivity to (and good judgment in connection with) confidential attorney, personnel, and Firm matters.  Flexibility and Organization: You are versatile and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities. You are comfortable in an environment where your responsibilities may vary from day to day. You demonstrate a “no job too big, no job too small” attitude, and take a collaborative, team-focused approach to rejuggling priorities and contributing to Firm tasks. You are comfortable balancing tasks of varying levels of urgency and complexity and work well under pressure with tight deadlines.  Ownership, Initiative, and Teamwork: You take ownership of your projects and follow through on their completion. You proactively anticipate, communicate, and work to independently resolve obstacles you encounter in your work. You possess a strong client- service orientation and ability to work well individually and as part of a team.  Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.  Mission Orientation: You are enthusiastic and passionate about our commitment to advocating for employee rights. You want to work in an organization where the commitment to DE&I is about more than a statement, and k to know that your work is part of ongoing efforts towards progress. You thrive when your work is connected to purpose. Compensation: An attractive compensation package (tailored to experience), with target base compensation range of $40.00 to $44.00 per hour (non-exempt, annualizing to $85,000 to $93,000 per year based on 40 hours of work per week, and overtime- eligible). This includes a robust benefits package including healthcare benefits.

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  • Team Member
    Team Member
    3 days ago
    $16.5–$18.5 hourly
    Part-time
    Oceanside

    • We are looking for experienced, passionate Team Members to grow with us!, • At NAYA, your development is our priority --- we train, mentor, and promote from within because we believe our people are the heart of our success. If you're a natural leader who loves great food, thrives in a team environment, and is excited to build your future with a brand on the rise, we want to meet you!, • You will love working at NAYA, • We believe great people deserve great rewards. NAYA offers a comprehensive and people-focused benefits package designed to support you at work and beyond, including:, • More on the way!, • At NAYA, you'll find more than a job --- you'll find a community that values you, supports your goals, and celebrates your success., • ++How You'll Impact++, • The Team Member plays a key role in NAYA's restaurant operations, trained to work across all stations, from front-of-house service to back-of-house preparation. Team Members provide outstanding customer service while ensuring store standards of cleanliness, organization, and quality. Responsibilities include preparing food, working on the service line, cooking on the grill, and setting up and stocking stations. Team Members collaborate with the team to prepare menu items and maintain a smooth, efficient service experience., • ++What You'll Do++, • Prepare daily production items in cooperation with kitchen staff., • Ensure food products are prepped correctly, following recipes and Naya's standards., • Follow recipes and portion control standards to maintain consistency and quality., • Wash dishes and tools used during food prep., • Minimize waste and assist with inventory counts., • Receive, disinfect, store, and organize deliveries following FIFO and best storage practices., • Maintain proper storage temperatures and rotation procedures per DOH regulations., • Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, tools, and workstations thoroughly and on schedule., • Keep floors in work areas clean, dry, and free of debris., • Ensure a sanitary, clean, and safe kitchen environment, maintaining all equipment and utensils., • Customer Service, • Provide timely and courteous service to guests in alignment with Naya's policies and procedures. • Display thorough knowledge of menu items, including beverages, and adhere to legal alcohol service requirements., • Greet guests, take orders, and expedite as needed, ensuring accuracy and satisfaction., • Ring orders into the POS system accurately and collect payments., • Assist customers with making change, as applicable., • Follow cash handling procedures, turning in accurate amounts daily., • Maintain a clean, stocked, and organized workstation at the start of each shift., • Stock cashier stations with necessary items, including paper goods and ice water., • Change trash bags, wipe tables, and counters, and pack sauce sides and pita bread., • Turn on displays and play music as part of daily setup., • Follow the proper cash handling procedures and rings up items correctly, • Complete all side work and cleaning tasks to Naya's standards, including setting up sanitizing pails., • Support and assist team members as needed., • Communicate issues and ideas to the Chef or Director of Operations., • Participate in training and development of new employees to uphold Naya's service standards., • Adhere to sanitation standards and company policies on scheduling, clocking in/out, uniforms, and grooming., • Attend company meetings and training sessions as required., • Exhibit a friendly, positive, and helpful attitude at all times., • Carry out additional duties as assigned by management., • ++Who You Are++, • 1+ year experience as a restaurant team member at similar caliber concept, • The ability to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis., • The ability to bend, stoop, stand and perform extensive walking for 8-10 hours a day., • Excellent communicator in written and verbal formats., • Communicates information effectively and efficiently., • Completed the Train the Trainer course., • Maintain a friendly, helpful and positive attitude always., • Polished personal presentation; grooming meets Naya standards, as outlined by Employee Handbook, • The ability to withstand exposure to high volume of business and the movement, noise and temperature extremes associated with a busy restaurant., • Ability to perform essential job functions under pressure, maintain professionalism when working under stress., • Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business., • Attends mandatory meetings., • Adherence to company, state, and county sanitation standards., • Strict adherence to posted schedule and clock in/out at times.

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  • Teaching Assistant
    Teaching Assistant
    25 days ago
    Full-time
    West Bronx, The Bronx

    The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the Teacher with providing children ages 3 to 5 years old with a learning environment and experiences which will helps them develop socially, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Supports the implementation of the agency’s school readiness goals and CLASS., • Ensures proper care and supervision of children at all times, the practice of head counts,classroom arrangement, general safety rules,monitoring equipment and working knowledge of wclassroom management., • Assists Teacher with teaching responsibilities and other classroom responsibilities, as assigned, • Ensures child-adult ratio is met at all times, • Prepares snacks and meals for children, as needed., • Cleans and sanitizes all areas of the classroom, including food preparation and eating areas, • Helps children practice good hygiene, including personal cleanliness and diapering, as needed, • Provides input in planning lessons and activities for children, • Assists in gathering classroom observations and other documentation for developmental assessments of children., • Assist with child observation, individualization, lesson plans, attendance, lunch count, parent participation, in-kind contributions, and others as directed, using proper spelling and accurate calculations., • Assists in organizing and maintaining instructional and classroom supplies, • Sets up classrooms for various purposes., • Maintains an organized and developmentally appropriate classroom environment, • Collects documents from parents during drop-off/pick-up time, • Assist parents to organize and implement parent activities; encourage, facilitate, and support parental involvement in all aspects of the Head Start Program., • Provides appropriate customer service to parents, children, and community representatives/members,, • Ability to attend in-service trainings, home visits, parent conferences, etc., • Must have exceptional organizational and time management skills, • Implements agency policies and procedures, • Cooperates with Site Director/CDS and other Service Area Coordinators in planning, supervision and implementation of overall program., • Substitute as needed and when appropriate as instructed by Site Director., • Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position to maintain a quality program Professional and Ethical Standards, • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements., • Be honest, reliable and dependable., • Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children., • Attend mandated trainings and meetings, and seek out staff development opportunities., • Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic., • Act conscientiously in performing routine duties Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups, managers, regulatory agencies, and families both individually and in group settings., • Ability to work as a positive team member., • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations, • Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, Publisher and ChildPlus. Education/Certifications: BA/BS/AAS/CDA preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills. Displays effective time management and multi-tasking skills. Self-motivated, energetic, team player. “MARC Academy and Family Center is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status”

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  • Attorney
    Attorney
    1 month ago
    $81029–$138421 yearly
    Full-time
    Woodbridge, Woodbridge Township

    The New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) is a state agency responsible for maintaining the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway - two of the busiest toll roads in the United States. The NJTA is dedicated to the safe and efficient movement of people and goods along their toll roads. Every day, the Authority’s highways provide the safest, quickest, and most convenient routes for hundreds of commuters, truckers, and recreational travelers. OUR MISSION: We are committed to constantly improving the safety, technology, and resiliency of our toll roadway systems through sound fiscal policy and maintaining an excellent state of good repair that promotes the connectedness of our customers across the state and region. POSITION: The NJTA is currently seeking applications for a Litigation Attorney position in our Law department located at our Woodbridge, NJ headquarters building. RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as in-house litigation management counsel for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (the “Authority”). 1. Assist the Director of Law in provision of legal advice to commissioners, departments and division heads and other Authority personnel on legal questions related to litigation matters. 2. Manage and supervise a broad range of litigation matters including contract disputes, personal injury and tort actions, regulatory and compliance actions, insurance coverage, real estate and property-related litigation and employment-related litigation. 3. Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with the Law Department and outside counsel to protect the interests of the Authority. 4. Oversee outside litigation counsel to ensure cost-effective, efficient and high-quality representation. 5. Review and analyze pleadings, motions, and discovery responses for accuracy and strategic alignment. 6. Advise the Director of Law and the Law Department on potential litigation risks, possible exposure, settlement and resolution options. 7. Monitor the progress of litigation cases, oversee budgets and timelines, and facilitate communication between outside counsel and other Authority departments to ensure prompt and efficient resolution. 8. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies throughout litigation processes. 9. Prepare updates, status reports, and recommendations for the Director of Law and other Law Department team members regarding litigation status and risk management. 10. Represent the Authority in litigation as assigned by the Director of Law. 11. Prepare legal documents as required, including position papers on litigation matters. 12. As assigned by the Director of Law, provide legal services in conjunction and coordination with Authority retained outside counsel and other retained law firms and oversee and track litigations as directed. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or requirements for the job. Management reserves the right to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. 2. Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the State of New Jersey. 3. Minimum of seven (7) years of business or commercial litigation experience, including significant supervisory or management responsibilities. 4. Strong knowledge of New Jersey civil procedure, discovery, evidence and trial preparation. 5. Excellent organizational, analytical, negotiation and communication skills. 6. Must be proficient in LexisNexis, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office 365, and State and Federal e-filing systems; experience with case management software platforms (i.e., Legal Files) is highly preferred. 7. Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities in a fast-paced office environment. 8. Prior in-house experience or experience managing outside counsel is highly preferred. 9. Must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license. BENEFITS & PAY: This position will be located at the headquarters building, located in Woodbridge, NJ. Toll-free commutation is available for employee travel to and from work on the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3914. Members will receive an annual increment (PIP) to their base salary per the guidelines of the CBA. All Local 3914 NJTA full time employees are also entitled to participate in the following benefits per the guidelines of the collective bargaining agreement: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance on first day of employment; Enrollment in the NJ Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) if eligible; PERS Life Insurance and PERS Supplemental Life Insurance; Group Life Insurance; Worker’s Compensation Insurance; 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan; Time off including holidays, vacation, sick, personal, leaves of absence, and other pre-approved days after applicable waiting periods. This position is eligible for flex time hours upon meeting the requirements outlined in the Authority’s policy and at the Authority’s ultimate discretion. Additionally, this position is eligible for telework upon meeting the requirements outlined in the Authority’s policy, such as performance expectations and applicable waiting periods, and at the Authority’s ultimate discretion. Flex time and Telework is not guaranteed. Prospective public employees should be aware that the New Jersey First Act requires employees of all public authorities to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law. The NJTA is an equal opportunity employer.

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