From dricken at gmail.com  Mon Sep  3 20:09:42 2012
From: dricken at gmail.com (Kendrick Kennedy)
Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2012 15:09:42 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Medical Record Review
Message-ID: <CACFZqTqMiQDHbjhx08mcR_Xh7SEUhZ7_stNBMaxvJUbvh2JCFg@mail.gmail.com>

Hi All,



I practice in the area of personal injury. I would like to know how you
review medical records with lots of doctor’s handwritten notes in your
practice. I’m seeking the most cost efficient manner to have the records in
an accessible format.



Do you use a reader, typist or medical transcriptionist?  I tried out a
medical transcriptionist to just give a summary of the client’s injuries
and the invoice was huge. All and any input on this would be greatly
appreciated.

From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Mon Sep  3 21:07:39 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2012 17:07:39 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Medical Record Review
References: <CACFZqTqMiQDHbjhx08mcR_Xh7SEUhZ7_stNBMaxvJUbvh2JCFg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <771D87B4AFCB4B189B0B81C6B1941181@mycomputer>

Hello Kendrick:
Regarding the review of medical records -  I reviewed a massive amount of 
them while practicing law in Medicaid benefits work for about 5 years, so 
Yes, I hear you and feel your pain.
The way I did it was to have a reader reading me the material while being 
careful to speak aloud dates and page numbers etc for what she was reading, 
because I was taking my own notes on my laptop while I was recording the 
session on my digital recorder.
I transferred the digital file to my computer and could review things when I 
wished to do so.
It isn't free, as it is for those who are sighted, and you need a good 
reader to do this, but it does give you control and review capability of the 
material.
The caveat I note here is the obvious one - I reviewed medical records for 
Medicaid benefits for durable medical equipment, EPSDT and adult benefits in 
Medicaid, and after a while you learn what to look for in the records, so 
you can shorten things up that need to be read significantly.
I had the same reader for 5 years, so I got to the point of being able to 
talk shorthand to her  and she knew what to look for. IE: training and 
experience of a reader to maximize leveraging your reader.
There is a training/experience curve for a reader if you're going to do 
things the way I did, but it does pay off.
And, in anticipation of the ansilary question, I did not pass any of that 
reader cost on to the client. I ate it.
I am not insensitive to the differences between what you do in P.I. work and 
what I used to do. But I hope that you can draw some value from my 
experience.
Ross Doerr

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kendrick Kennedy" <dricken at gmail.com>
To: "NFB Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 4:09 PM
Subject: [blindlaw] Medical Record Review


Hi All,



I practice in the area of personal injury. I would like to know how you
review medical records with lots of doctorÂ’s handwritten notes in your
practice. IÂ’m seeking the most cost efficient manner to have the records in
an accessible format.



Do you use a reader, typist or medical transcriptionist?  I tried out a
medical transcriptionist to just give a summary of the clientÂ’s injuries
and the invoice was huge. All and any input on this would be greatly
appreciated.
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From wburley at burley-wilson.com  Mon Sep  3 22:36:43 2012
From: wburley at burley-wilson.com (William Burley)
Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2012 17:36:43 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Medical Record Review
In-Reply-To: <CACFZqTqMiQDHbjhx08mcR_Xh7SEUhZ7_stNBMaxvJUbvh2JCFg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CACFZqTqMiQDHbjhx08mcR_Xh7SEUhZ7_stNBMaxvJUbvh2JCFg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <32765495-C969-4FCF-90FA-01BB197046BF@burley-wilson.com>

Since you are dealing with many hand written notes, you could hire a virtual paralegal or a independent contractor paralegal. They will know. What to look for and you may pass the cost down to the client as with any other paralegal.
You could negotiate a flat fee or an hourly rate with the paralegal. If you have questions for the future on how to hire a virtual paralegal, feel free to give me an email or call.

Will Burley
Telephone: 713-364-9703
Website: WWW.burley-wilson.com 

"virtual Paralegals for Your Success…"

Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 3, 2012, at 3:09 PM, Kendrick Kennedy <dricken at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi All,
> 
> 
> 
> I practice in the area of personal injury. I would like to know how you
> review medical records with lots of doctor’s handwritten notes in your
> practice. I’m seeking the most cost efficient manner to have the records in
> an accessible format.
> 
> 
> 
> Do you use a reader, typist or medical transcriptionist?  I tried out a
> medical transcriptionist to just give a summary of the client’s injuries
> and the invoice was huge. All and any input on this would be greatly
> appreciated.
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From attorney at alcidonislaw.com  Tue Sep  4 03:31:18 2012
From: attorney at alcidonislaw.com (Alcidonis Law Office)
Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2012 23:31:18 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Medical Record Review
In-Reply-To: <CACFZqTqMiQDHbjhx08mcR_Xh7SEUhZ7_stNBMaxvJUbvh2JCFg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CACFZqTqMiQDHbjhx08mcR_Xh7SEUhZ7_stNBMaxvJUbvh2JCFg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7A29FAD48E394307B397582975B9903A@RodPC>

I also do personal injury and my approach is similar to Ross's approach. I 
use a reader and take very detailed notes while she is reading the reports 
to me. I don't record the sessions though (maybe I need to start that 
practice). some reports, as you know, are sometimes typed-written, in that 
case I just scan the documents.


-----Original Message----- 
From: Kendrick Kennedy
Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 4:09 PM
To: NFB Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] Medical Record Review

Hi All,



I practice in the area of personal injury. I would like to know how you
review medical records with lots of doctorÂ’s handwritten notes in your
practice. IÂ’m seeking the most cost efficient manner to have the records in
an accessible format.



Do you use a reader, typist or medical transcriptionist?  I tried out a
medical transcriptionist to just give a summary of the clientÂ’s injuries
and the invoice was huge. All and any input on this would be greatly
appreciated.
_______________________________________________
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From joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com  Tue Sep  4 13:22:59 2012
From: joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com (RJ Sandefur)
Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2012 09:22:59 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] The ADA and Church's
Message-ID: <01b601cd8aa0$67c3d460$0502a8c0@hometwxakonvzn>

Dear list, I have a question. Are church's required to follow the Americans with disabilities act of 1990? Here's the situation. I applied to a Southern Baptist church in my area because they are in need of a Senior pastor. I was honest and informed the church I was blind, and that my orentation and mobility instructor would orent me to the church. The Pulpit comittie denied my application based on my blindness. I'd told the church, I had a driver, and that I had Jaws in order to due office work on the computer. RJ

From joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com  Tue Sep  4 13:33:28 2012
From: joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com (RJ Sandefur)
Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2012 09:33:28 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Opinion of the US Supreme court concern the ADA and
	Church's
Message-ID: <004701cd8aa1$df0f6bf0$0502a8c0@hometwxakonvzn>

In your opinion would this opinion effect a claim of discremination? RJ
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From emrene at earthlink.net  Tue Sep  4 17:56:58 2012
From: emrene at earthlink.net (Elizabeth Rene)
Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2012 10:56:58 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] The ADA in churches
Message-ID: <6C85CF9A9CF04D08B3DD8FE9D1D56D60@elizabethrene>

Dear RJ and list,

I can answer this question, because I lived the reality of its impact for 
more than a decade, and, unlike most candidates for ordained ministry, had a 
legal lens through which to monitor the process.

The ADA does not apply to churches and church discipline, though many 
religious groups adopt the ADA's principles, in spirit, in relation to their 
parishioners and guests.

A January 2012 unanimous decision of the United States Supreme Court, 
Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church & School V. Equal Employment 
Opportunity Commission et al, (I'll get the cite later) upheld the 
"ministerial exception" to the ADA on First Amendment Free Exercise and 
Establishment Clause grounds to bar "ministers" from suing their churches 
for employment discrimination.  There's INTERESTING commentary on the 
decision at SCOTUSBLOG.com.

The "ministerial exception" originated with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 
and was incorporated by reference into the ADA by the courts.  A long time 
ago, before I left for seminary, I reviewed the Congressional Record for 
debates on the ADA and found that several church denominations, including 
mine, lobbied for omission from ADA coverage.

Several US Circuit Courts have ruled on this issue, with plaintiff 
allegations ranging from sexual harassment to discrimination in clinical 
pastoral education, and all but one have held for the churches.  Some have 
held that the courts have no jurisdiction at all; others, like the Ninth 
Circuit, have ruled that churches must raise their jurisdictional issue as 
an affirmative defense (whereupon the court could determine whether the 
specific facts--in this case an allegation of sexual harassment--warranted 
judicial review.

Justice Roberts, for the Supreme Court, wrote that his decision should be 
construed narrowly, and that several issues remained to be resolved.  The 
legal questions here form a fascinating and intricately woven tapestry that 
we of the NFB should closely examine and shake out together.  I can tell you 
that the ministerial exception can have a broad impact upon one's personal 
life, and upon the spiritual life of any faith's congregations.

But don't lose heart, RJ.  As I understand things, as a Southern Baptist, 
you can evangelize one congregation at a time, because of your church's form 
of governance, and aren't tied to a bishop or diocese.  One congregation 
might discriminate against you, another might embrace you for the very same 
reasons.  In this case, you might happily and successfully follow the advice 
given centuries ago to some of the first pastors out there:  If one town 
doesn't want you, shake its dust from your feet and move on.  Someone else 
will.

There are blind clergy, who have fulfilling lives and are ministering 
effectively.  But not without sacrifice.

Elizabeth 



From emrene at earthlink.net  Tue Sep  4 18:11:55 2012
From: emrene at earthlink.net (Elizabeth Rene)
Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2012 11:11:55 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] RE medical record review
Message-ID: <4C62306AC45F4553968F58B101BC8C0D@elizabethrene>

Thank you, list, for your helpful suggestions on reading and working with 
medical records.  I'm interested in law and medicine too, and will 
incorporate your approaches into my practice.

Elizabeth




From billreif at ameritech.net  Tue Sep  4 19:39:32 2012
From: billreif at ameritech.net (Bill Reif)
Date: Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:39:32 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] The ADA in churches
In-Reply-To: <6C85CF9A9CF04D08B3DD8FE9D1D56D60@elizabethrene>
References: <6C85CF9A9CF04D08B3DD8FE9D1D56D60@elizabethrene>
Message-ID: <504658F4.3090107@ameritech.net>

Perhaps there needs to be a registry or web site listing those churches 
and denominations that discriminate against their "ministers" based on 
racism, sexism, actual or perceived disability, or sexual orientation. 
Society has an interest in the proper education of bigotry-free children 
and funds such education through tax-supported vouchers, aid to parents, 
or government contracts. Some municipalities offer things such as free 
water and other utilities, free or reduced-cost meeting space, free 
police protection at large events and the ability to serve alcohol, and 
other privileges they aren't required to offer all comers. Private 
donors and foundations also have an interest in the character, biases, 
and practices of those they choose to fund. Such a registry or web site 
could be a valuable first stop for those about to support those who 
mistreat their ministers on those bases. The leadership of the 
rapidly-shrinking flocks will remain free to act out their prejudices 
within the ministerial exception.

Cordially,
Bill

On 9/4/2012 12:56 PM, Elizabeth Rene wrote:
> Dear RJ and list,
>
> I can answer this question, because I lived the reality of its impact 
> for more than a decade, and, unlike most candidates for ordained 
> ministry, had a legal lens through which to monitor the process.
>
> The ADA does not apply to churches and church discipline, though many 
> religious groups adopt the ADA's principles, in spirit, in relation to 
> their parishioners and guests.
>
> A January 2012 unanimous decision of the United States Supreme Court, 
> Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church & School V. Equal Employment 
> Opportunity Commission et al, (I'll get the cite later) upheld the 
> "ministerial exception" to the ADA on First Amendment Free Exercise 
> and Establishment Clause grounds to bar "ministers" from suing their 
> churches for employment discrimination.  There's INTERESTING 
> commentary on the decision at SCOTUSBLOG.com.
>
> The "ministerial exception" originated with the Civil Rights Act of 
> 1964, and was incorporated by reference into the ADA by the courts.  A 
> long time ago, before I left for seminary, I reviewed the 
> Congressional Record for debates on the ADA and found that several 
> church denominations, including mine, lobbied for omission from ADA 
> coverage.
>
> Several US Circuit Courts have ruled on this issue, with plaintiff 
> allegations ranging from sexual harassment to discrimination in 
> clinical pastoral education, and all but one have held for the 
> churches.  Some have held that the courts have no jurisdiction at all; 
> others, like the Ninth Circuit, have ruled that churches must raise 
> their jurisdictional issue as an affirmative defense (whereupon the 
> court could determine whether the specific facts--in this case an 
> allegation of sexual harassment--warranted judicial review.
>
> Justice Roberts, for the Supreme Court, wrote that his decision should 
> be construed narrowly, and that several issues remained to be 
> resolved.  The legal questions here form a fascinating and intricately 
> woven tapestry that we of the NFB should closely examine and shake out 
> together.  I can tell you that the ministerial exception can have a 
> broad impact upon one's personal life, and upon the spiritual life of 
> any faith's congregations.
>
> But don't lose heart, RJ.  As I understand things, as a Southern 
> Baptist, you can evangelize one congregation at a time, because of 
> your church's form of governance, and aren't tied to a bishop or 
> diocese.  One congregation might discriminate against you, another 
> might embrace you for the very same reasons.  In this case, you might 
> happily and successfully follow the advice given centuries ago to some 
> of the first pastors out there:  If one town doesn't want you, shake 
> its dust from your feet and move on.  Someone else will.
>
> There are blind clergy, who have fulfilling lives and are ministering 
> effectively.  But not without sacrifice.
>
> Elizabeth
>
> _______________________________________________
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>
>



From blinddog3 at charter.net  Tue Sep  4 22:29:29 2012
From: blinddog3 at charter.net (Steven Johnson)
Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2012 17:29:29 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] The ADA in churches
In-Reply-To: <6C85CF9A9CF04D08B3DD8FE9D1D56D60@elizabethrene>
References: <6C85CF9A9CF04D08B3DD8FE9D1D56D60@elizabethrene>
Message-ID: <002f01cd8aec$bff100d0$3fd30270$@charter.net>


However, the ADA could indeed apply to religious organizations if at any
level, they receive federal funding.  For instance, I worked on a case a few
years back where it was found that the organization received early childhood
dollars for providing federally funded breakfasts.  This triggered both ADA
Title II and section 504 of the rehabilitation act.  
I encourage you to dig deeper in regards to any funding they might have or
do receive.  

HTH,
Steve


-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Elizabeth Rene
Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 12:57 PM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] The ADA in churches

Dear RJ and list,

I can answer this question, because I lived the reality of its impact for
more than a decade, and, unlike most candidates for ordained ministry, had a
legal lens through which to monitor the process.

The ADA does not apply to churches and church discipline, though many
religious groups adopt the ADA's principles, in spirit, in relation to their
parishioners and guests.

A January 2012 unanimous decision of the United States Supreme Court,
Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church & School V. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission et al, (I'll get the cite later) upheld the
"ministerial exception" to the ADA on First Amendment Free Exercise and
Establishment Clause grounds to bar "ministers" from suing their churches
for employment discrimination.  There's INTERESTING commentary on the
decision at SCOTUSBLOG.com.

The "ministerial exception" originated with the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
and was incorporated by reference into the ADA by the courts.  A long time
ago, before I left for seminary, I reviewed the Congressional Record for
debates on the ADA and found that several church denominations, including
mine, lobbied for omission from ADA coverage.

Several US Circuit Courts have ruled on this issue, with plaintiff
allegations ranging from sexual harassment to discrimination in clinical
pastoral education, and all but one have held for the churches.  Some have
held that the courts have no jurisdiction at all; others, like the Ninth
Circuit, have ruled that churches must raise their jurisdictional issue as
an affirmative defense (whereupon the court could determine whether the
specific facts--in this case an allegation of sexual harassment--warranted
judicial review.

Justice Roberts, for the Supreme Court, wrote that his decision should be
construed narrowly, and that several issues remained to be resolved.  The
legal questions here form a fascinating and intricately woven tapestry that
we of the NFB should closely examine and shake out together.  I can tell you
that the ministerial exception can have a broad impact upon one's personal
life, and upon the spiritual life of any faith's congregations.

But don't lose heart, RJ.  As I understand things, as a Southern Baptist,
you can evangelize one congregation at a time, because of your church's form
of governance, and aren't tied to a bishop or diocese.  One congregation
might discriminate against you, another might embrace you for the very same
reasons.  In this case, you might happily and successfully follow the advice
given centuries ago to some of the first pastors out there:  If one town
doesn't want you, shake its dust from your feet and move on.  Someone else
will.

There are blind clergy, who have fulfilling lives and are ministering
effectively.  But not without sacrifice.

Elizabeth 


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From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov  Wed Sep  5 15:31:51 2012
From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA))
Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2012 11:31:51 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] (no subject)
Message-ID: <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D04746A6D4609@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov>

Find the link contained below where I am cited. The law review article of Josh and me led this journalist to me. This is a nice piece of writing.


http://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/2012/09/05/where-are-all-the-us-paralympic-golds/






From Ronza.Othman at cms.hhs.gov  Wed Sep  5 15:39:38 2012
From: Ronza.Othman at cms.hhs.gov (Othman, Ronza (CMS/OEOCR))
Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2012 11:39:38 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] FW: CMS Job Opportunity (Schedule A) CMS-All
Message-ID: <D0AE386D0311EC45A8F9BB8D1205D3F80105F676F40B@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov>



*** CMS Job Opportunity***

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), located in Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking applicants for a variety of positions (see attached).  CMS is seeking to hire a veteran or non-veteran individual who is Schedule A eligible, meaning that they possess a “severe” disability.  For more information on the Schedule A hiring authority, please visit http://www.opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp
I am requesting your assistance to provide me with resumes of Schedule A applicants that would qualify for the attached positions at various levels.  Qualified individuals may be contacted and invited to CMS for interviews.  Notification timeframe to applicant will most likely be by the end of September.
Please send any resumes of Schedule A applicants and the supporting certification documentation to Michele Lenkiewicz at Michele.lenkiewicz at cms.hhs.gov<mailto:Michele.lenkiewicz at cms.hhs.gov>.  Be sure to include “CMS-All” in the subject line.  CMS is interested in selecting possible candidates, as soon as possible.  Resumes must be received by 5:00 pm Thursday September 6, 2012.  Resumes will also be retained in a resume bank for possible future job openings.

Thank you in advance for your assistance in reaching potential applicants and I look forward to continuing an ongoing relationship with you to support CMS’ efforts to hire, recruit and retain individuals with disabilities.

"OEOCR the model of quality EEO and Civil Rights Services"

Michele Lenkiewicz
Disability Employment Program Manager
Affirmative Employment Group
Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights (OEOCR)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7111 Security Boulevard, Rm. B2-11-32
Baltimore, MD  21244-1850
Phone:  410-786-5117
Fax:  410-786-4341
Email:  michele.lenkiewicz at cms.hhs.gov<mailto:michele.lenkiewicz at cms.hhs.gov>


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From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov  Wed Sep  5 18:58:11 2012
From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA))
Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2012 14:58:11 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] CMS Job Opportunity (Schedule A) CMS-All
In-Reply-To: <D0AE386D0311EC45A8F9BB8D1205D3F80105F676F40B@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov>
References: <D0AE386D0311EC45A8F9BB8D1205D3F80105F676F40B@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov>
Message-ID: <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D04746A6D47EB@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov>

Thanks for this information. I would be interested in the ombudsman position, if at the G.S.-13 level. My resume (a short form) is attached. If helpful, I can also provide a "Schedule A" letter or Schedule A type letter. Thanks.

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Othman, Ronza (CMS/OEOCR)
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 11:40 AM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org; pmaurer at nfb.org
Subject: [blindlaw] FW: CMS Job Opportunity (Schedule A) CMS-All
Importance: High



*** CMS Job Opportunity***

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), located in Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking applicants for a variety of positions (see attached).  CMS is seeking to hire a veteran or non-veteran individual who is Schedule A eligible, meaning that they possess a “severe” disability.  For more information on the Schedule A hiring authority, please visit http://www.opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp
I am requesting your assistance to provide me with resumes of Schedule A applicants that would qualify for the attached positions at various levels.  Qualified individuals may be contacted and invited to CMS for interviews.  Notification timeframe to applicant will most likely be by the end of September.
Please send any resumes of Schedule A applicants and the supporting certification documentation to Michele Lenkiewicz at Michele.lenkiewicz at cms.hhs.gov<mailto:Michele.lenkiewicz at cms.hhs.gov>.  Be sure to include “CMS-All” in the subject line.  CMS is interested in selecting possible candidates, as soon as possible.  Resumes must be received by 5:00 pm Thursday September 6, 2012.  Resumes will also be retained in a resume bank for possible future job openings.

Thank you in advance for your assistance in reaching potential applicants and I look forward to continuing an ongoing relationship with you to support CMS’ efforts to hire, recruit and retain individuals with disabilities.

"OEOCR the model of quality EEO and Civil Rights Services"

Michele Lenkiewicz
Disability Employment Program Manager
Affirmative Employment Group
Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights (OEOCR) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7111 Security Boulevard, Rm. B2-11-32
Baltimore, MD  21244-1850
Phone:  410-786-5117
Fax:  410-786-4341
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From emrene at earthlink.net  Thu Sep  6 06:08:35 2012
From: emrene at earthlink.net (Elizabeth Rene)
Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2012 23:08:35 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] Re the ADA in churches
Message-ID: <8918D7AD164943FE98E599B69CC2B641@elizabethrene>

It seems to me that the conferral or receipt of any federal benefit, e.g. 
funding for breakfasts or for faith-based schools, a federal license to 
accredit training centers for hospital chaplains and to certify clinical 
pastoral educators, or a federal contract, say, with a faith-based 
organization to provide low-income housing or homeless shelter, could be 
conditioned upon adherence to the ADA.  But the ministerial exception, which 
applies to ordained or commissioned ministers, is based on the Constitution 
itself, and upon First Amendment principles fundamental to who we are as a 
country.  So the ADA might protect some church members, but not all.

A person's relation to the church can determine whether he or she can rely 
upon the law's protection against discrimination.  And ironically, whether 
one is an American or the national of some other country that doesn't insist 
upon a separation between church and state.  It's that whole tapestry thing 
I wrote about earlier.  What happens in churches is not a cut-and-dried 
question.

But it's such an important one.  From childhood, our first ideas about 
justice, fairness, community, personhood, and the meaning and purpose of 
life itself  are formed in our faith communities.  Those ideas follow us 
into adulthood, and we bring them into positions of leadership.  The Civil 
Rights movement took root in churches.  And our country's leaders were 
spiritually formed in their churches.

Regardless of belief or non-belief, the cultural impact of faith communities 
is enormous.

And a lot of the most damaging ideas and mixed messages about blindness and 
disability have evolved in churches.

While several denominations may have adopted ADA-like principles for their 
own governance, these same groups may be the first to litigate against ADA 
enforcement by the courts, and to punish clergy and lay ministers who seek 
judicial review rather than relying on internal processes to confront 
discrimination.  The Supreme Court's decision in Hosanna-Tabor--a unanimous 
decision--seems to hold that such punishment is not unlawful.

I'm going to quit now, hoping that I've not exhausted everyone's patience.

But I hope this question gets more play.  It's a big one.

Thanks,

Elizabeth






From joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com  Thu Sep  6 13:09:56 2012
From: joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com (RJ Sandefur)
Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2012 09:09:56 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Re the ADA in churches
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So the discision says, that church's arn't bound by the ADA? RJ
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Elizabeth Rene" <emrene at earthlink.net>
To: <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 2:08 AM
Subject: [blindlaw] Re the ADA in churches


> It seems to me that the conferral or receipt of any federal benefit, e.g. 
> funding for breakfasts or for faith-based schools, a federal license to 
> accredit training centers for hospital chaplains and to certify clinical 
> pastoral educators, or a federal contract, say, with a faith-based 
> organization to provide low-income housing or homeless shelter, could be 
> conditioned upon adherence to the ADA.  But the ministerial exception, 
> which applies to ordained or commissioned ministers, is based on the 
> Constitution itself, and upon First Amendment principles fundamental to 
> who we are as a country.  So the ADA might protect some church members, 
> but not all.
>
> A person's relation to the church can determine whether he or she can rely 
> upon the law's protection against discrimination.  And ironically, whether 
> one is an American or the national of some other country that doesn't 
> insist upon a separation between church and state.  It's that whole 
> tapestry thing I wrote about earlier.  What happens in churches is not a 
> cut-and-dried question.
>
> But it's such an important one.  From childhood, our first ideas about 
> justice, fairness, community, personhood, and the meaning and purpose of 
> life itself  are formed in our faith communities.  Those ideas follow us 
> into adulthood, and we bring them into positions of leadership.  The Civil 
> Rights movement took root in churches.  And our country's leaders were 
> spiritually formed in their churches.
>
> Regardless of belief or non-belief, the cultural impact of faith 
> communities is enormous.
>
> And a lot of the most damaging ideas and mixed messages about blindness 
> and disability have evolved in churches.
>
> While several denominations may have adopted ADA-like principles for their 
> own governance, these same groups may be the first to litigate against ADA 
> enforcement by the courts, and to punish clergy and lay ministers who seek 
> judicial review rather than relying on internal processes to confront 
> discrimination.  The Supreme Court's decision in Hosanna-Tabor--a 
> unanimous decision--seems to hold that such punishment is not unlawful.
>
> I'm going to quit now, hoping that I've not exhausted everyone's patience.
>
> But I hope this question gets more play.  It's a big one.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Elizabeth
>
>
>
>
>
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From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov  Thu Sep  6 19:02:01 2012
From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel)
Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2012 14:02:01 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Disability Career Networking Event in Washington, DC
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From: Banjo, Akinyemi - ODEP [mailto:banjo.akinyemi at dol.gov]
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 11:46 AM
Subject: Disability Career Networking Event in Washington, DC

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From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov  Thu Sep  6 22:03:45 2012
From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel)
Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2012 17:03:45 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] {Disarmed} FW: U.S. DOJ Civil Rights Division News
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The Justice Department announced today that it seeks to intervene in a class action lawsuit against the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) in federal court in San Francisco to remedy violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  The lawsuit, The Department of Fair Employment and Housing v. LSAC, Inc., et al., charges LSAC with widespread and systemic deficiencies in the way it processes requests by people with disabilities for testing accommodations for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). As a result, the lawsuit alleges, LSAC fails to provide accommodations where needed to best ensure that those test takers can demonstrate their aptitude and achievement level rather than their disability.



The department’s proposed complaint identifies additional victims of LSAC’s discriminatory policies and details LSAC’s routine denial of accommodation requests, even in cases where applicants have submitted thorough supporting documentation from qualified professionals and demonstrated a history of testing accommodations.



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“Credentialing examinations, such as the LSAT, are increasingly the gateway to educational and employment opportunities, and the ADA demands that each individual with a disability have the opportunity to fairly demonstrate their abilities so they can pursue their dreams,” said Thomas E. Perez, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.  “The Justice Department’s participation in this action is critical to protecting the public interest in the important issues raised in this case.”



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From lilrichie411 at gmail.com  Fri Sep  7 00:36:46 2012
From: lilrichie411 at gmail.com (Jordan Richardson)
Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2012 19:36:46 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Update
Message-ID: <A99F740F-086A-4F1F-95B3-CF65D72124A2@gmail.com>

Hi all,
Just wanted you all to know that my LSAT Accommodations request was granted.

Respectfully,
Jordan Richardson
Mn-abs president

Sent from my iPod


From taiablas at gmail.com  Fri Sep  7 14:42:44 2012
From: taiablas at gmail.com (Tai Blas)
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012 09:42:44 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Update
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Jordan,

I am glad to hear that your LSAT accommodation request went smoothly and was
approved quickly. 

Tai


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Hi all,
Just wanted you all to know that my LSAT Accommodations request was granted.

Respectfully,
Jordan Richardson
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From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov  Fri Sep  7 15:40:27 2012
From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA))
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012 11:40:27 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] (no subject)
Message-ID: <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D04746A6D4FD9@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov>


Hi everyone,

We will have chicken or fish.  There will be vegan or vegetarian options as well.

Best,

Stacey
________________________________
Subject: [msbaanimallaw] Animal Law Annual Fall Dinner ~ Thursday, September 27, 2012
Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2012 10:46:34 -0400
From: TMichael at msba.org<mailto:TMichael at msba.org>
To: msbaanimallaw at lists.msba.org<mailto:msbaanimallaw at lists.msba.org>
The Maryland State Bar Association’s Animal Law Section Presents

Perspectives on Using Strict Liability to Reduce Dog Bites in Maryland

at its

Annual Fall Dinner

For a discussion by distinguished speakers:

Richard Schimel, Budow and Noble
Susan Smith, Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney
Tom Bernier, Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney

Facilitated by the distinguished:

Robert J. Rhudy,Robert Rhudy and Associates
Legal Counsel, Mediation, and Consulting, and Senior
Advisor to the Mid-Atlantic Lyceum

And the presentation of the Animal Law Distinguished Service Award to Caroline Griffin, Esq.

Date:       Thursday, September 27, 2012

Time:      6pm-8pm

Place:      Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel
Lakeview Rooms A & B
10207 Wincopin Circle
Columbia, MD

Cost:       $45.00 per person. Parking is Free.
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Please mail check or credit card information no later than September 21, 2012 to:

The Maryland State Bar Association, Inc.
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From slabarre at labarrelaw.com  Fri Sep  7 16:29:24 2012
From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre)
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012 10:29:24 -0600
Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice
In-Reply-To: <CB04FF60A875CE44A6688979D1B4F00001EE3881CE@GSD-MBX-RDC06.gsd.doj.gov>
References: <CB04FF60A875CE44A6688979D1B4F00001EE3881CE@GSD-MBX-RDC06.gsd.doj.gov>
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FYI

 

From: Hunter, Sue (JMD) [mailto:Sue.Hunter at usdoj.gov] 
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 9:33 AM
To: Hunter, Sue (JMD)
Subject: Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice

 

Below is a list of current attorney vacancies at the United States Department of Justice. We encourage all interested applicants to apply; however, please note that due to temporary funding restrictions we may not be able to fill all of the currently advertised positions.

 

To learn more about Justice and our legal careers, please visit our website: www.justice.gov/careers/legal/. 

In addition, every year over 1,800 volunteer legal interns serve in DOJ components and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices throughout the country. If you know any law students who may be interested in a DOJ volunteer internship, please encourage them to review the many opportunities featured at www.justice.gov/careers/legal/volunteer-intern.html.  

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We welcome all applications but please note that due to temporary funding restrictions we may not be able to fill all positions as currently advertised. 







 <http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/jobs/nsd-attyad.htm> United States Department of Justice National Security Division Foreign Investment Review Staff Attorney Advisor GS-13/14/15 Applications will be handled on a rolling basis until available position is filled.
Date posted: 09-06-2012 


 <http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/jobs/deasupatty-gs15.htm> U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration Office of Chief Counsel General Law Section Supervisory Attorney/GS 15 Applications must be received by October 19, 2012. 
Date posted: 09-06-2012 


 <http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/jobs/12-crm-ses-03.htm> Deputy Assistant Attorney General, ES-905 Office of the Assistant Attorney General Criminal Division U.S. Department of Justice Washington, DC Announcement #:12-CRM-SES-03 All applications including mailed applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date: September 25, 2012. 
Date posted: 09-05-2012 


 <http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/jobs/12-crm-ses-02.htm> Chief, ES-905 Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section Criminal Division U.S. Department of Justice Washington, DC Announcement #:12-CRM-SES-02 All applications including mailed applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date: September 25, 2012. 
Date posted: 09-05-2012 


 <http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/jobs/12-crm-oaag-084.htm> Senior Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General (GS-905-15) U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Office of the Assistant Attorney General Washington, DC 12-CRM-OAAG-084 Closing Date: September 18, 2012 
Date posted: 09-04-2012 


 <http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/jobs/12-nm-ausa-6.htm> Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office District of New Mexico Vacancy Announcement Number: 12-NM-AUSA-6 This vacancy closes on September 7, 2012.
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From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov  Fri Sep  7 17:28:27 2012
From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel)
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012 12:28:27 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Public defender investigator position in Tacoma
	Washington
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See attached job announcement about an investigator position in Tacoma, Washington.
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From emrene at earthlink.net  Fri Sep  7 21:38:56 2012
From: emrene at earthlink.net (Elizabeth Rene)
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012 14:38:56 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] Re the ADA in churches
Message-ID: <687CD21AEEAF407093EC74784E9F29FB@elizabethrene>

Whether the ADA applies to churches may have to be decided on a case by case 
basis.  But the Supreme Court's decision seems to say that the ADA, or any 
other employment-related statute, cannot be enforced against churches in 
matters between them and their ministers (and here I'm reading "lay and 
ordained, volunteer or professional, nuns and monks."  Because judicial 
oversight of the relationship between a minister and his or her religious 
superiors would violate the First Amendment's separation of church and 
state, and would infringe the constitutional rights of religious faith 
communities to govern themselves according to their own belief systems.  The 
court's decision was based upon the Constitution, and not on the ADA itself.

Anyone needing to know whether the ADA could help them in relation to a 
specific church-related situation would need to consult his or her own 
attorney to see whether the ADA could apply to the particular facts.

>From where I sit, getting a faith community to adopt the ADA's principles 
might be more easily accomplished through education and persuasion than 
through enforcement.

Just witness what's happened in churches over the past thirty years or so to 
see how change does and does not come about.

Elizabeth




From dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net  Sat Sep  8 01:06:13 2012
From: dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net (Daniel McBride)
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012 20:06:13 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Re the ADA in churches
In-Reply-To: <687CD21AEEAF407093EC74784E9F29FB@elizabethrene>
References: <687CD21AEEAF407093EC74784E9F29FB@elizabethrene>
Message-ID: <00c001cd8d5e$27f321e0$77d965a0$@sbcglobal.net>

Elizabeth:

In principle, I believe your view to be correct.  However, in the instance
being discussed, one's first amendment priveleges can be waived just as any
other.

It is my opinion that any religious institution that accepts federal funds,
for any reason, waives their first amendment privileges; it comes with the
territory of taking the money.

Also, I know that all 501(c)(3) non-profits, including religious
institutions, are subject to having their first amendment privileges
curtailed.  For example, somewhere around 2007, a Methodist church in Los
Angeles had a visiting pastor one weekend that spoke vociferously against
the Iraq war.  For doing so, they had their non-profit status revoked and
were made to pay their previous year's taxes that had been exempted.

Also, a man named Texe Marrs runs a Christian ministry in Austin, Texas
called Power of Prophecy.  Mr. Marrs also has a weekly radio broadcast in
which he discusses politics regularly.  In the early 2000s, he was visited
by the IRS and had his non-profit status revoked and made to pay past exempt
taxes.

So, in some circumstances, your first amendment privileges can be restricted
simply by becoming a 501(c)(3).

There is not a single privilege delineated within the Constitution that
cannot be waived.  Also, forget not, that all of said privileges can be
revoked under the thirteenth amendment.

Dan McBride
Fort Worth, Texas



-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Elizabeth Rene
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 4:39 PM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] Re the ADA in churches

Whether the ADA applies to churches may have to be decided on a case by case
basis.  But the Supreme Court's decision seems to say that the ADA, or any
other employment-related statute, cannot be enforced against churches in
matters between them and their ministers (and here I'm reading "lay and
ordained, volunteer or professional, nuns and monks."  Because judicial
oversight of the relationship between a minister and his or her religious
superiors would violate the First Amendment's separation of church and
state, and would infringe the constitutional rights of religious faith
communities to govern themselves according to their own belief systems.  The
court's decision was based upon the Constitution, and not on the ADA itself.

Anyone needing to know whether the ADA could help them in relation to a
specific church-related situation would need to consult his or her own
attorney to see whether the ADA could apply to the particular facts.

>From where I sit, getting a faith community to adopt the ADA's principles
might be more easily accomplished through education and persuasion than
through enforcement.

Just witness what's happened in churches over the past thirty years or so to
see how change does and does not come about.

Elizabeth



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From angie.matney at gmail.com  Sat Sep  8 02:20:19 2012
From: angie.matney at gmail.com (Angie Matney)
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012 22:20:19 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Re the ADA in churches
In-Reply-To: <00c001cd8d5e$27f321e0$77d965a0$@sbcglobal.net>
References: <687CD21AEEAF407093EC74784E9F29FB@elizabethrene>
	<00c001cd8d5e$27f321e0$77d965a0$@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <CAN4Q-EqWx=5+gTszZrgC4U0CxF73SdE=Z4VLsgbFfx-1NLB3BQ@mail.gmail.com>

I don't see that as a waiver of any first-amendment privilege. There
are restrictions on political activities  of 501(c)(3) organizations.
You're free to engage in these activities--you just can't do it
tax-free.

Angie



On 9/7/12, Daniel McBride <dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Elizabeth:
>
> In principle, I believe your view to be correct.  However, in the instance
> being discussed, one's first amendment priveleges can be waived just as any
> other.
>
> It is my opinion that any religious institution that accepts federal funds,
> for any reason, waives their first amendment privileges; it comes with the
> territory of taking the money.
>
> Also, I know that all 501(c)(3) non-profits, including religious
> institutions, are subject to having their first amendment privileges
> curtailed.  For example, somewhere around 2007, a Methodist church in Los
> Angeles had a visiting pastor one weekend that spoke vociferously against
> the Iraq war.  For doing so, they had their non-profit status revoked and
> were made to pay their previous year's taxes that had been exempted.
>
> Also, a man named Texe Marrs runs a Christian ministry in Austin, Texas
> called Power of Prophecy.  Mr. Marrs also has a weekly radio broadcast in
> which he discusses politics regularly.  In the early 2000s, he was visited
> by the IRS and had his non-profit status revoked and made to pay past
> exempt
> taxes.
>
> So, in some circumstances, your first amendment privileges can be
> restricted
> simply by becoming a 501(c)(3).
>
> There is not a single privilege delineated within the Constitution that
> cannot be waived.  Also, forget not, that all of said privileges can be
> revoked under the thirteenth amendment.
>
> Dan McBride
> Fort Worth, Texas
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Elizabeth Rene
> Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 4:39 PM
> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blindlaw] Re the ADA in churches
>
> Whether the ADA applies to churches may have to be decided on a case by
> case
> basis.  But the Supreme Court's decision seems to say that the ADA, or any
> other employment-related statute, cannot be enforced against churches in
> matters between them and their ministers (and here I'm reading "lay and
> ordained, volunteer or professional, nuns and monks."  Because judicial
> oversight of the relationship between a minister and his or her religious
> superiors would violate the First Amendment's separation of church and
> state, and would infringe the constitutional rights of religious faith
> communities to govern themselves according to their own belief systems.
> The
> court's decision was based upon the Constitution, and not on the ADA
> itself.
>
> Anyone needing to know whether the ADA could help them in relation to a
> specific church-related situation would need to consult his or her own
> attorney to see whether the ADA could apply to the particular facts.
>
> From where I sit, getting a faith community to adopt the ADA's principles
> might be more easily accomplished through education and persuasion than
> through enforcement.
>
> Just witness what's happened in churches over the past thirty years or so
> to
> see how change does and does not come about.
>
> Elizabeth
>
>
>
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From angie.matney at gmail.com  Sat Sep  8 02:41:50 2012
From: angie.matney at gmail.com (Angie Matney)
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012 22:41:50 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Re the ADA in churches
In-Reply-To: <00c001cd8d5e$27f321e0$77d965a0$@sbcglobal.net>
References: <687CD21AEEAF407093EC74784E9F29FB@elizabethrene>
	<00c001cd8d5e$27f321e0$77d965a0$@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <30E52436-CADA-4AE4-93EE-D511143980EE@gmail.com>

Hello than, after reading your message, I realize mine didn't make much sense. It has been a long week. 

On Sep 7, 2012, at 9:06 PM, "Daniel McBride" <dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Elizabeth:
> 
> In principle, I believe your view to be correct.  However, in the instance
> being discussed, one's first amendment priveleges can be waived just as any
> other.
> 
> It is my opinion that any religious institution that accepts federal funds,
> for any reason, waives their first amendment privileges; it comes with the
> territory of taking the money.
> 
> Also, I know that all 501(c)(3) non-profits, including religious
> institutions, are subject to having their first amendment privileges
> curtailed.  For example, somewhere around 2007, a Methodist church in Los
> Angeles had a visiting pastor one weekend that spoke vociferously against
> the Iraq war.  For doing so, they had their non-profit status revoked and
> were made to pay their previous year's taxes that had been exempted.
> 
> Also, a man named Texe Marrs runs a Christian ministry in Austin, Texas
> called Power of Prophecy.  Mr. Marrs also has a weekly radio broadcast in
> which he discusses politics regularly.  In the early 2000s, he was visited
> by the IRS and had his non-profit status revoked and made to pay past exempt
> taxes.
> 
> So, in some circumstances, your first amendment privileges can be restricted
> simply by becoming a 501(c)(3).
> 
> There is not a single privilege delineated within the Constitution that
> cannot be waived.  Also, forget not, that all of said privileges can be
> revoked under the thirteenth amendment.
> 
> Dan McBride
> Fort Worth, Texas
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Elizabeth Rene
> Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 4:39 PM
> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blindlaw] Re the ADA in churches
> 
> Whether the ADA applies to churches may have to be decided on a case by case
> basis.  But the Supreme Court's decision seems to say that the ADA, or any
> other employment-related statute, cannot be enforced against churches in
> matters between them and their ministers (and here I'm reading "lay and
> ordained, volunteer or professional, nuns and monks."  Because judicial
> oversight of the relationship between a minister and his or her religious
> superiors would violate the First Amendment's separation of church and
> state, and would infringe the constitutional rights of religious faith
> communities to govern themselves according to their own belief systems.  The
> court's decision was based upon the Constitution, and not on the ADA itself.
> 
> Anyone needing to know whether the ADA could help them in relation to a
> specific church-related situation would need to consult his or her own
> attorney to see whether the ADA could apply to the particular facts.
> 
> From where I sit, getting a faith community to adopt the ADA's principles
> might be more easily accomplished through education and persuasion than
> through enforcement.
> 
> Just witness what's happened in churches over the past thirty years or so to
> see how change does and does not come about.
> 
> Elizabeth
> 
> 
> 
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From dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net  Sat Sep  8 03:14:45 2012
From: dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net (Daniel McBride)
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012 22:14:45 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Re the ADA in churches
In-Reply-To: <CAN4Q-EqWx=5+gTszZrgC4U0CxF73SdE=Z4VLsgbFfx-1NLB3BQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <687CD21AEEAF407093EC74784E9F29FB@elizabethrene>	<00c001cd8d5e$27f321e0$77d965a0$@sbcglobal.net>
	<CAN4Q-EqWx=5+gTszZrgC4U0CxF73SdE=Z4VLsgbFfx-1NLB3BQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00cd01cd8d70$193045e0$4b90d1a0$@sbcglobal.net>

I agree.  But that does not change the fact that you forego your privilege
to speak politically in your church if you wish to take advantage of
operating tax free as a church.  Call it a "restraint" if you wish, but, the
effect is the same.

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Angie Matney
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 9:20 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Re the ADA in churches

I don't see that as a waiver of any first-amendment privilege. There are
restrictions on political activities  of 501(c)(3) organizations.
You're free to engage in these activities--you just can't do it tax-free.

Angie



On 9/7/12, Daniel McBride <dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Elizabeth:
>
> In principle, I believe your view to be correct.  However, in the 
> instance being discussed, one's first amendment priveleges can be 
> waived just as any other.
>
> It is my opinion that any religious institution that accepts federal 
> funds, for any reason, waives their first amendment privileges; it 
> comes with the territory of taking the money.
>
> Also, I know that all 501(c)(3) non-profits, including religious 
> institutions, are subject to having their first amendment privileges 
> curtailed.  For example, somewhere around 2007, a Methodist church in 
> Los Angeles had a visiting pastor one weekend that spoke vociferously 
> against the Iraq war.  For doing so, they had their non-profit status 
> revoked and were made to pay their previous year's taxes that had been
exempted.
>
> Also, a man named Texe Marrs runs a Christian ministry in Austin, 
> Texas called Power of Prophecy.  Mr. Marrs also has a weekly radio 
> broadcast in which he discusses politics regularly.  In the early 
> 2000s, he was visited by the IRS and had his non-profit status revoked 
> and made to pay past exempt taxes.
>
> So, in some circumstances, your first amendment privileges can be 
> restricted simply by becoming a 501(c)(3).
>
> There is not a single privilege delineated within the Constitution 
> that cannot be waived.  Also, forget not, that all of said privileges 
> can be revoked under the thirteenth amendment.
>
> Dan McBride
> Fort Worth, Texas
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> On Behalf Of Elizabeth Rene
> Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 4:39 PM
> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blindlaw] Re the ADA in churches
>
> Whether the ADA applies to churches may have to be decided on a case 
> by case basis.  But the Supreme Court's decision seems to say that the 
> ADA, or any other employment-related statute, cannot be enforced 
> against churches in matters between them and their ministers (and here 
> I'm reading "lay and ordained, volunteer or professional, nuns and 
> monks."  Because judicial oversight of the relationship between a 
> minister and his or her religious superiors would violate the First 
> Amendment's separation of church and state, and would infringe the 
> constitutional rights of religious faith communities to govern 
> themselves according to their own belief systems.
> The
> court's decision was based upon the Constitution, and not on the ADA 
> itself.
>
> Anyone needing to know whether the ADA could help them in relation to 
> a specific church-related situation would need to consult his or her 
> own attorney to see whether the ADA could apply to the particular facts.
>
> From where I sit, getting a faith community to adopt the ADA's 
> principles might be more easily accomplished through education and 
> persuasion than through enforcement.
>
> Just witness what's happened in churches over the past thirty years or 
> so to see how change does and does not come about.
>
> Elizabeth
>
>
>
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From dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net  Sat Sep  8 03:20:53 2012
From: dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net (Daniel McBride)
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012 22:20:53 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Re the ADA in churches
In-Reply-To: <30E52436-CADA-4AE4-93EE-D511143980EE@gmail.com>
References: <687CD21AEEAF407093EC74784E9F29FB@elizabethrene>	<00c001cd8d5e$27f321e0$77d965a0$@sbcglobal.net>
	<30E52436-CADA-4AE4-93EE-D511143980EE@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00ce01cd8d70$f5bb2a70$e1317f50$@sbcglobal.net>

Angie:

Your entry did make sense.  And I fired off my previous response prior to
realizing you had sent this entry.  It has been a very long week indeed.  I
hope we all have a great weekend.

Dan McBride
Fort Worth, Texas

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Angie Matney
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 9:42 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Re the ADA in churches

Hello than, after reading your message, I realize mine didn't make much
sense. It has been a long week. 

On Sep 7, 2012, at 9:06 PM, "Daniel McBride" <dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Elizabeth:
> 
> In principle, I believe your view to be correct.  However, in the 
> instance being discussed, one's first amendment priveleges can be 
> waived just as any other.
> 
> It is my opinion that any religious institution that accepts federal 
> funds, for any reason, waives their first amendment privileges; it 
> comes with the territory of taking the money.
> 
> Also, I know that all 501(c)(3) non-profits, including religious 
> institutions, are subject to having their first amendment privileges 
> curtailed.  For example, somewhere around 2007, a Methodist church in 
> Los Angeles had a visiting pastor one weekend that spoke vociferously 
> against the Iraq war.  For doing so, they had their non-profit status 
> revoked and were made to pay their previous year's taxes that had been
exempted.
> 
> Also, a man named Texe Marrs runs a Christian ministry in Austin, 
> Texas called Power of Prophecy.  Mr. Marrs also has a weekly radio 
> broadcast in which he discusses politics regularly.  In the early 
> 2000s, he was visited by the IRS and had his non-profit status revoked 
> and made to pay past exempt taxes.
> 
> So, in some circumstances, your first amendment privileges can be 
> restricted simply by becoming a 501(c)(3).
> 
> There is not a single privilege delineated within the Constitution 
> that cannot be waived.  Also, forget not, that all of said privileges 
> can be revoked under the thirteenth amendment.
> 
> Dan McBride
> Fort Worth, Texas
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> On Behalf Of Elizabeth Rene
> Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 4:39 PM
> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blindlaw] Re the ADA in churches
> 
> Whether the ADA applies to churches may have to be decided on a case 
> by case basis.  But the Supreme Court's decision seems to say that the 
> ADA, or any other employment-related statute, cannot be enforced 
> against churches in matters between them and their ministers (and here 
> I'm reading "lay and ordained, volunteer or professional, nuns and 
> monks."  Because judicial oversight of the relationship between a 
> minister and his or her religious superiors would violate the First 
> Amendment's separation of church and state, and would infringe the 
> constitutional rights of religious faith communities to govern 
> themselves according to their own belief systems.  The court's decision
was based upon the Constitution, and not on the ADA itself.
> 
> Anyone needing to know whether the ADA could help them in relation to 
> a specific church-related situation would need to consult his or her 
> own attorney to see whether the ADA could apply to the particular facts.
> 
> From where I sit, getting a faith community to adopt the ADA's 
> principles might be more easily accomplished through education and 
> persuasion than through enforcement.
> 
> Just witness what's happened in churches over the past thirty years or 
> so to see how change does and does not come about.
> 
> Elizabeth
> 
> 
> 
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From emrene at earthlink.net  Sat Sep  8 21:22:34 2012
From: emrene at earthlink.net (Elizabeth Rene)
Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2012 14:22:34 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] The ADA in churches
Message-ID: <861B844CEEEC4FC4A10EC36F5CDD0331@elizabethrene>

Thank you, Daniel and Angie, for writing in response to my last post.

I think that you've both emphasized that the ADA's application to churches
has to be fact-specific.  And it may also depend upon which circuit court of
appeals ends up hearing the case.  Realistically, only the truly big, 
sweeping
cases get to the Supreme Court, and then maybe only if the courts of appeals
too widely disagree.

I have wondered, myself, whether receipt of federal funds or a federal
license shouldn't be taken as a waiver of the ministerial exception by
churches and church related institutions.

I think that seminaries that participate in the federal student loan program
ought to be required to follow the ADA, and it's possible that the US
Department of Education might hold so.  But the seminarian who complains to
the Department of Educations Civil Rights office risks being seen by
ordained faculty and sponsoring religious authorities as rejecting formation
for "life in community" by eschewing internal processes in favor of outside
enforcers.  This seminarian could prevail in ADA litigation against the
school, but then be denied ordination.  The Supreme Court in the Hosanna
Tabor decision, that had analogous facts,  said that this would most likely
not constitute unlawful retaliation, because the very nature of ordained or
commissioned ministry embodies a promise to adhere to church discipline.,
and the courts won't invade that relationship.

Many seminaries do not participate in federal student loan programs.  They
do not embrace the ADA.

The multi-faith, Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) is
licensed by the US Department of Education to accredit hospital-based
training centers for the training of hospital chaplains and clinical
pastoral educators, to certify clinical pastoral educators, and to grant
academic credit to clinical chaplaincy interns and residents.  The ACPE has
also obtained pass-through agent status for purposes of hospital Medicare
billing.  Every seminarian must complete one unit of clinical pastoral
education (CPE) to graduate or to be ordained.  But the ACPE does not
consider itself subject to the ADA.  The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, in
a case called Hollins vs.. Methodist Health System held that a Catholic
seminarian could not invoke the ADA against a Methodist-hospital CPE program
that dismissed her because of a perceived disability.  The ACPE argued that
acceptance of a federal license did not grant the courts jurisdiction where
there otherwise would be none, and the Sixth Circuit agreed.

Other, faith-based, clinical pastoral training organizations exist to
accredit and certify their own institutions and teachers for the training of
chaplains and seminarians.  But they do not seek federal licensure or
federal funding, and do not hold themselves accountable to the ADA.

Ironically, hospitals that host CPE programs often are federally funded, and
CPE supervisors (clinical educators and CPE program managers) and their
stypended chaplaincy students are hospital employees.  So a CPE intern or
resident could sue a hospital for its CPE program's ADA violation, and win,
but might ultimately and lawfully be denied supervisor certification by the
ACPE, whose processes and authority far overarch the jurisdiction of any
hospital or any one religious denomination.  CPE supervision training lasts
five years beyond seminary.  So the person wanting a career in clinical
pastoral education must think twice about challenging discrimination of any
kind.

You've maybe heard the term, "pyrrhic victory."  Now you know what it means.

The ministerial exception to court jurisdiction doesn't just apply to the
ADA.  That's why the EEOC can't use Title Seven of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 to make the Catholic Church in America ordain women to the priesthood.

Lastly, the First Amendment's words, "Congress shall make no law ..." say
nothing about the granting or waiver of privileges.  They define the
boundary beyond which Congress is forbidden to legislate.  Everything after
that gives us lawyers something to argue about.  And the Thirteenth
Amendment's abolition of slavery in the United States says no one can make
us argue for free unless we want to.

I hope you'll all still want to, and that the NFB will rally around those 
brave souls whose dream and calling is to follow their faith and serve their 
religious communities as ordained and commissioned leaders.

Elizabeth 



From kgborah at att.net  Mon Sep 10 04:00:34 2012
From: kgborah at att.net (Kyle Borah)
Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2012 23:00:34 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] practice LSAT
Message-ID: <000001cd8f08$d4712e70$7d538b50$@att.net>

Hi everyone,

 

I am a freshman fresh out of high school at college.  We have had classes
for a week and a half now.  My major is pre-law.  Currently I do not have a
minor but that is in the works.

 

There will be a practice LSAT test on this Saturday.  How did you guys
handle your practice LSATs?  As far as acomidations go, I use a laptop with
jaws.  I would like it if the test is read to me via a reader.  I might use
a braille writer for some of the logic games but I am not sure.  And is it
possible to get more time? 35 minutes is not going to be enough time I don't
think.  I got triple time on my ACT and used it all; or most of it I think.

 

And finally, any tips for my LSAT?  Any at all would be lovely.  Even if it
is something like don't always pick answer C.


From devinenora at gmail.com  Mon Sep 10 04:49:06 2012
From: devinenora at gmail.com (Nora Devine)
Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2012 21:49:06 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] practice LSAT
In-Reply-To: <000001cd8f08$d4712e70$7d538b50$@att.net>
References: <000001cd8f08$d4712e70$7d538b50$@att.net>
Message-ID: <CAA6Rnhwj-8KuP2EhDg60Q66DGUODV4y=_7gb3_n4NDX85bW6_A@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Kyle,

There is an LSAT accommodation tip sheet for students with visual
impairments available on the National Association of Law Students with
Disabilities website. Here's the link: http://www.nalswd.org/resources.html
Scroll down to *LSAT Accommodation Tip Sheet for Students who are Blind or
Visually Impaired.
*<http://www.nalswd.org/uploads/2/6/4/3/2643655/nalswd_-_lsat_tip_sheet_for_students_who_are_blind_or_visually_impaired_-_final_w_logo1.docx>
The
tip sheet has suggestions for extra time, tools for visual representations
of logic games, and other tips.

Good luck on the test!

- Nora
On Sun, Sep 9, 2012 at 9:00 PM, Kyle Borah <kgborah at att.net> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
>
>
> I am a freshman fresh out of high school at college.  We have had classes
> for a week and a half now.  My major is pre-law.  Currently I do not have a
> minor but that is in the works.
>
>
>
> There will be a practice LSAT test on this Saturday.  How did you guys
> handle your practice LSATs?  As far as acomidations go, I use a laptop with
> jaws.  I would like it if the test is read to me via a reader.  I might use
> a braille writer for some of the logic games but I am not sure.  And is it
> possible to get more time? 35 minutes is not going to be enough time I
> don't
> think.  I got triple time on my ACT and used it all; or most of it I think.
>
>
>
> And finally, any tips for my LSAT?  Any at all would be lovely.  Even if it
> is something like don't always pick answer C.
>
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From gpc at browngold.com  Mon Sep 10 19:53:00 2012
From: gpc at browngold.com (Greg Care)
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:53:00 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Brown, Goldstein & Levy,
	LLP 2013-2014 Disability Rights Fellowship
Message-ID: <F0078745BDA1D442B9BA19143FEA66CD5FAE6AE44E@BALT-X1-EXCH01.BGL.root>

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The Fellowship is available to law school graduates with a disability and zero to three years of legal experience. The term of the Fellowship is one year (September 3, 2013 - August 29, 2014). Salary and benefits will be commensurate with the salaries paid and benefits provided to non-Fellowship
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From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep 11 13:33:31 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:33:31 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Lolorado U.S. atty posting
Message-ID: <EA4EB87598CF401896591FD2357113A0@mycomputer>

   

  ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
  UNITED STATES ATORNEY'S OFFICE
  DISTRICT OF COLORADO
  VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO: 12-CO-742829-AUSA-11


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  About the Office: The District of Colorado is an energetic District comprised of 69 attorneys located in three staffed offices: Denver, Durango and Grand Junction.

  Responsibilities and Opportunities Offered: The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado is currently interviewing candidates for the position of Assistant United States Attorney in the Economic Crimes Section of the Criminal Division. This attorney will handle a wide range of economic crime cases, including mortgage fraud, securities and investment fraud, tax fraud, and other types of financial fraud. This attorney will work with agents during the investigations of those kinds of cases, litigate those cases, and pursue fair and appropriate resolutions on behalf of the United States.

  Type of Position: THIS IS A TERM POSITION NOT-TO-EXCEED 15 MONTHS. THIS POSITION MAY BE EXTENDED OR MADE PERMANENT WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

  Who May Apply: All United States Citizens

  Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 2 years post-J.D. experience. Applicants must be active members in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction).

  Preferred Qualifications: 2-7 years of post-J.D. experience including handling economic crimes or other complex cases, including trials of such cases. The ability to quickly, accurately, and precisely identify the critical issues in a case. Superior oral and written advocacy. Strong research skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Very good judgment. A demonstrated ability to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment while balancing a large case load. 

  Travel: Occasional travel within and outside the District will be required.

  Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional experience. The range of basic pay is $44,581 to $131,534 plus locality pay where authorized. The current locality pay for Denver is 22.52%.

  Location: Denver, Colorado

  Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

  Application Process and Deadline Date: Applications may be submitted online through the following link:
  http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/325995700

  This announcement is open until Friday, September 14, 2012.

  No telephone calls please. Applications must be submitted online.

  Security Requirements: Initial appointment is contingent upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint and credit checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

  Internet Sites: The home page for the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Colorado, may be accessed at: http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/co/

  This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at:
  http://dojnet.doj.gov/oarm/attvacancies.php

  Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specified information.

  The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

  It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

  There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).

  * * *

  The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information.

  Benefits: The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.

  Flexible Spending Accounts - The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. For additional information visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp


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  Transit Subsidy - Our office currently offers an ECO pass for those employees utilizing public transportation offered by RTD (Regional Transportation District). This includes buses and light rail. This pass is currently available through December 31, 2012 and may or may not be extended depending on whether the transit subsidy program is continued by the Department of Justice.
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From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep 11 13:34:53 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:34:53 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Nevada  Job posting
Message-ID: <EDB620A5ECF24280A14D96E595CD3357@mycomputer>

   

  ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
  UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
  District of Nevada 
  Announcement Number 12-NV-11-A 

  OPENS: 09/07/2012 CLOSES: 09/28/2012 


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  About the Office: The Las Vegas office serves as the main office and headquarters of the district, and most of the attorneys and staff are based in that office. Our offices are in the new federal courthouse in the downtown area of the city. The building has state-of-the-art office space and courtroom facilities. The Las Vegas metropolitan area has a population approaching two million people and is among the fastest growing areas in the Southwest. It is renowned for entertainment and gaming, but also abounds in recreational, cultural and educational opportunities. The influx of people into southern Nevada has increased the availability of excellent and affordable housing, expanded the public school system, and resulted in shopping and consumer services that rival or surpass those of much larger cities. The cost of living is moderate, and there is no state income tax. Although known for its summer heat, our mild climate in the fall, winter and spring provides an ideal place to enjoy the unlimited recreational activities year round. Las Vegas is within an hour's distance of Mt. Charleston, Redrock Canyon, Hoover Dam, and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and within a day's drive of the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Lake Powell, Lake Havasu and Death Valley. Another bonus of living in the beautiful State of Nevada is that there is NO state income tax! 

  Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The Las Vegas Office has an opening in the Civil Division for an Assistant U.S. Attorney in to work on affirmative civil litigation for the United States. The attorney selected for this position will investigate and litigate civil penalty cases for violations of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recover and Enforcement Act. The workload will also include False Claims Act, tort, and civil penalty actions in which the United States seeks to recover damages and penalties. The attorney will work closely with law enforcement agents and agency personnel to develop, file and litigate cases.

  The Nevada USAO, and other federal and local authorities have taken a vigorous approach to the investigation and litigation of financial fraud and other cases in which the federal government is a victim. While the present opening is for affirmative litigation, the selected candidate should also expect to assist with defensive civil litigation.

  Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least two years of post-J.D. experience. 

  Preferred qualifications: Outstanding academic record, litigation experience, including experience in complex cases; strong legal research and writing ability; strong courtroom skills; superior organizational skills; and computer literacy skills. In addition, experience in litigating fraud cases or other matters involving banking or complicated financial transactions is preferred. 

  Travel: Limited 

  Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience. The range of pay is $50,893 to $150,159 (including locality pay).

  Location: Las Vegas, Nevada 

  Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses may or may not be authorized.

  Application Process and Deadline Date: Applicants should send a resume and writing sample to: 
  (Please refer to vacancy announcement number 12-NV-11-A on your application/resume.)

  Human Resources 
  United States Attorneys Office
  333 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Suite 5000
  Las Vegas NV 89101

  No telephone calls please. To receive consideration for this vacancy, resumes must be received by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of this announcement.

  Email: darlene.beltran at usdoj.gov 
  Fax: 702-388-6735

  Internet Sites: Other information about the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada can be found at: www.usdoj.gov/usao.nv 

  This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/attvacancies.html

  Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

  All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition. 

  The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/ Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

  It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

  There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10point preferences and the required supporting documents). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). 


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From slabarre at labarrelaw.com  Tue Sep 11 14:52:35 2012
From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre)
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2012 08:52:35 -0600
Subject: [blindlaw] FW: [DRBA] New decision and article about the use of
	Braille in court filings
In-Reply-To: <C7040CDA8103D049B71906BAE66955B5314EC5@sbs01.lawoffice.local>
References: <C7040CDA8103D049B71906BAE66955B5314EC5@sbs01.lawoffice.local>
Message-ID: <00a701cd902d$14eb37a0$3ec1a6e0$@labarrelaw.com>

Most interesting case.

 

From: Disability Rights Bar Association [mailto:DRBA at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On
Behalf Of Matthew Dietz
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 8:25 AM
To: DRBA at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: [DRBA] New decision and article about the use of Braille in court
filings

 

http://www.floridabar.org/DIVCOM/JN/jnnews01.nsf/8c9f13012b96736985256aa9006
24829/92821ca5dbf78f1b85257a750046daf0!OpenDocument

 

Court orders DCA to accept prisoner's Braille filing

By Jan Pudlow

Senior Editor

 

It doesn't matter if he's a blind guy locked in prison for life with a
penchant for papering the court with pro

se filings.

He still has the right to equal access to the courts, like anyone else.

In this case, that means the clerk of the Fourth District Court of Appeal
should have accepted his letter in

Braille, rather than simply writing on a form: "We are unable to accept your
Braille correspondence."

That's what a unanimous Florida Supreme Court said in a recent decision in
Demetrio R. Gabriele v. State of

Florida (Case No.: SC09-993) when it held Gabriele was entitled to mandamus
relief.

The quietly released unpublished opinion, ending more than three years of
litigation, was discovered by

Miami disability rights attorney Matthew Dietz while doing research on cases
under Florida Rule of Judicial

Administration 2.540.

"This was so brand new. I thought, 'Oh, my God! This is great how the court
gave it a huge boost by saying

this is not only the rule, but also essential to due process. It's something
that we should be proud of. All of

the [participating] justices put their names on this decision, which gave it
more of a directive that the court

was not going to tolerate the denial of due process," Dietz said.

At the National Federation of the Blind in Baltimore, Director of Public
Relations Christopher Danielsen, said,

"I would say it's very unusual for a court to do this, and not something we
would demand as a blanket rule."

But with a pro se litigant stuck in prison, Danielsen said, "His reading and
writing medium is Braille, and he

doesn't have a way to get his pleadings to court in print, then it is a
pretty important accommodation."

Gabriele's case was handled pro bono by Stephen Senn and Timothy Kiley of
Peterson & Myers in Lakeland.

"Access to the courts is what it's all about," said Senn, a member of The
Florida Bar's Appellate Practice

Section. "The Florida Supreme Court did what the Fourth DCA should have:
They found somebody who could

translate the Braille and interpreted it as a writ of mandamus to require
the DCA to accept his Braille filings."

At first, the pro bono appellate lawyers met with resistance from the
Attorney General's Office, who called

their client a pesky liar who should be disciplined in prison.

"Gabriele has misrepresented his need for accommodations to this court.
Gabriele's own hand-written filings

have been accepted by the Fourth District Court of Appeal for over 25 years.
The Fourth District

appropriately rejected Gabriele's attempt to amuse himself and inconvenience
the court through the use of

Braille filings," Special Counsel Lisa Raleigh wrote in the Attorney
General's response.

 

"Gabriele requires no accommodation to access the courts, and even if he
did, the law does not require the

exact accommodation requested by Gabriele. It is sufficient that the courts
accept his hand-written

pleadings."

Raleigh argued "the most appropriate remedy is to both request discipline by
the Department of Corrections

and to bar further unrepresented litigation."

But, as Senn and Kiley were able to show through DOC records, Gabriele's
eyesight had worsened over time

to the point he was deemed "legally blind" in 2007 and prescription glasses
provide no help. His most

effective way to communicate is by using a Braille typewriter, they said.

"Simply because Mr. Gabriele can, with difficulty and using large-lined
paper, scrawl out a letter, he is not

thereby barred from protection of the ADA," Senn and Kiley wrote in court
documents.

The AG's office eventually stipulated that Gabriele is indeed blind.

"Because he is incarcerated in state prison, Mr. Gabriele cannot seek other
forms of accommodation, such

as voice-recognition computer software or other technological accessories,"
Senn and Kiley wrote in their

amended petition for writ of mandamus.

"His ability to be heard rests substantially upon the Fourth DCA's
acceptance without prejudice of his Braille

documents."

The Florida Supreme Court agreed.

"The substantive merit or lack of merit in the petitioner's underlying claim
does not determine the ADA

[Americans with Disabilities Act] analysis," the justices said. "The Fourth
District has refused to provide the

petitioner with an accommodation as mandated by the ADA and the Florida
Rules of Judicial Administration..

. . [T]he petitioner has no remedy available other than to petition this
court for relief."

Because the Supreme Court had accepted jurisdiction, it exercised its
discretion to also address the

substantive merits of Gabriele's post-conviction claims, and denied relief.

"Therefore, we withhold issuance of the writ because we have resolved this
case on the merits and trust

the Fourth District Court of Appeal will fully comply with the dictates of
this order when presented with

similar situations in the future," wrote Chief Justice Ricky Polston, with
Justices Barbara Pariente, Fred

Lewis, Jorge Labarga, and James E.C. Perry concurring.

Kiley, a member of the Bar's Young Lawyers Division, called the ruling fair,
but not surprising.

"I don't think it came as a tremendous surprise, given the court's focus on
accommodation issues lately.

Justice Lewis spent a lot of time talking about this issue. And Florida's
courts have shown an interest that

persons with disabilities have access, particularly since the move to
electronic filing," Kiley said.

"I think the Supreme Court sent a little bit of a message to the courts in
Florida - really, any court in

Florida - to take these things seriously."

REMINDER: The DRBA listserv is intended to facilitate open discussion and
sharing of ideas. Members need to feel confident that their discussions will
not be distributed beyond the group unnecessarily. PLEASE CONSULT WITH THE
SENDER(S) BEFORE FORWARDING ANY LISTSERV DISCUSSIONS BEYOND THE DRBA GROUP.


From ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com  Tue Sep 11 17:34:50 2012
From: ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com (Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc.)
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:34:50 -0600
Subject: [blindlaw] FW: [DRBA] New decision and article about the use
	ofBraille in court filings
References: <C7040CDA8103D049B71906BAE66955B5314EC5@sbs01.lawoffice.local>
	<00a701cd902d$14eb37a0$3ec1a6e0$@labarrelaw.com>
Message-ID: <CA353661412545CD90A0D0D29B83C2B1@victory2>

Hi All:

On a day when I long for good news this one surely gets my appetite wet for 
more!!  I just wonder though whether the findings of the DCA can be applied 
across the board even here in the 9th District.  Congratulations to the 
attorneys who took this case, I dare say they did a great job with it. 
Little by little, all the remedies disabled folks deserve will be doled out.

As an aside, anyone on list using the Black's Law dictionary?  What are your 
thoughts?  Do you use it online or were you able to procure an electronic 
copy that's good enough for porting to a Braille notetaker?  Gracious 
thanks!!

Sincerely,
Olusegun
Denver, Colorado 



From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep 11 21:07:24 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:07:24 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Iowa Posting
Message-ID: <C0160F7E08874B51BFDC979A9E2BD31E@mycomputer>

List:
There is a posting for a U.S. Attorney's office in Iowa, but I regret that for some reason, I am unable to access it. Perhaps a computer blitch on my end of things, but be advised, as seen below, that there is such a posting out there.
Ross
***
  a.. Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Iowa 12-SDIA-01 Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. CST on the closing date of September 25, 2012. 

From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep 11 22:28:15 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:28:15 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Kentucky posting, Bureau of Prisons
Message-ID: <31D516AED1274FB3AC00FBCE8C1CA804@mycomputer>

   

  FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS
  CONSOLIDATED LEGAL CENTER
  FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER
  LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
  ATTORNEY-ADVISOR
  GS-905-13/14


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  About the Office: The legal practice at the Consolidated Legal Center (CLC) covers a wide variety of issues focusing on correctional law and litigation, either through administrative or litigation channels and includes such matters as inmates' reasonable access to the courts (through access to legal materials, legal correspondence, and attorney-client visits), conditions of confinement, medical care, diet and religious accommodations, housing assignments, hygiene and sanitation, and discipline. Incumbent works closely with medical staff and the U.S. Attorneys' Office in dealing with criminal prosecutions and mental health issues.

  Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The position includes being involved in the management of a legal office that oversees the legal operations associated with six correctional institutions: Federal Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky; United States Penitentiary, Big Sandy, Kentucky; United States Penitentiary, McCreary, Kentucky; Federal Correctional Institution, Ashland, Kentucky; and the Federal Correctional Institution, Manchester, Kentucky. The incumbent will be expected to periodically travel to and provide on site legal services at all facilities noted above. The incumbent will be expected to provide advice and guidance to all levels of staff at these correctional facilities, including members of the Executive Staff. The position requires frequent professional communication with defense attorneys, prosecutors, federal courts and agency officials. The incumbent will need to develop a thorough knowledge of all aspects of BOP policy and practice as he/she may be required to appear in District Court on short notice to explain and advocate the agency's rationale for its correctional management decisions.

  This is a primary law enforcement position. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, the maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons correctional institution. The duties of this position may at times require frequent and direct contact with individuals in confinement who are suspected or convicted of serious criminal offenses. It has also been determined that the duties of this position require experience and knowledge of the on-the-job responsibilities of a primary law enforcement officer working in a detention facility. A prerequisite requirement of this position is the completion of "Institution Familiarization" and the satisfactory completion of a mandatory course in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques." 

  Because of the nature and mission of this position, it requires "hands-on" understanding of the operating problems encompassed in working within an institution. The incumbent may be called on to perform as a law enforcement officer in a correctional environment during training, emergency situations, times of staff shortages and under any other type of correctional operating crisis. Specific correctional responsibilities may include custody and supervision of inmates, responding to emergencies and institution disturbances, participating in fog and escape patrols, and assuming correctional officer posts when necessary. The incumbent may be required to pat search shakedown inmates and conduct visual searches in their work or living area for contraband. The incumbent must be prepared to use physical control in situations where necessary, such as in fights among inmates, assaults on staff and riots or escape attempts. 

  Required qualifications: Interested parties must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar of any state or territory, or the District of Columbia, and have at least 1 year post-J.D. experience. 

  Preferred qualifications: Prior experience in correctional law is desired, though not required.

  Travel:Some travel will be required.

  Number of Vacancies: One (1)

  Location and Salary Information: This position is located in Lexington, Kentucky. Current salary and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range, including locality pay adjustments is GS-13 ($81,823 to $106,369); or GS-14 ($96,690 to $125,695). 

  Relocation Expenses: Not authorized.

  Submission Process and Deadline Date:Applicants must submit a resume or current OF-612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment), a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience) and a writing sample by September 25, 2012 to:

  U.S. Department of Justice
  Federal Bureau of Prisons
  Mid-Atlantic Regional Office
  302 Sentinel Drive, Suite 200
  Annapolis Junction, MD 20701
  Attention: Michelle Fuseyamore, Regional Counsel 

  No telephone calls please.This position is open until filled, but no later than September 25, 2012.

  Department Policies: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

  It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

  There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). 


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From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep 11 22:29:52 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:29:52 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Posting Nevada
Message-ID: <D0DB0D863B2F4BA9B5857906C70E7EEC@mycomputer>

   

  ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
  UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
  District of Nevada 
  Announcement Number 12-NV-10-AUSA 

  OPENS: 09/11/2012 CLOSES: 10/19/2012


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  About the Office: The district is soliciting applications for multiple Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) positions in our Criminal Division in the Las Vegas office. The position encompasses the prosecution of federal criminal cases, such as fraud, public corruption, money laundering, drug trafficking, immigration, economic, white collar, firearms violations and violent crimes, including grand jury and appellate practices. 

  Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: Assistant United States Attorneys assigned to the Criminal Division must possess the qualities necessary to excel in their mission to enforce the criminal laws of the United States. These qualities include superior advocacy and communication skills, strong analytical ability, management and leadership potential and dedication to duty. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, investigative agencies, witnesses and crime victims. They must also demonstrate their willingness to meet the higher ethical standards expected of prosecutors in their interactions with opposing counsel and the courts. 

  Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least one year of post-J.D. experience. 

  Preferred qualifications: Outstanding academic record, litigation experience, including experience in complex cases; strong legal research and writing ability; strong courtroom skills; superior organizational skills and computer literacy skills. In addition, experience in litigating fraud cases or other matters involving banking or complicated financial transactions is preferred. 

  Travel: Limited 

  Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience. The range of pay is $50,893 to $150,159 which includes 14.16% locality pay.

  Location: Las Vegas, Nevada 
  The Las Vegas office serves as the main office and headquarters of the district, and most of the attorneys and staff are based in that office. Our offices are in the new federal courthouse in the downtown area of the city. The building has state-of-the-art office space and courtroom facilities. The Las Vegas metropolitan area has a population approaching two million people and is among the fastest growing areas in the Southwest. It is renowned for entertainment and gaming, but also abounds in recreational, cultural and educational opportunities. The influx of people into southern Nevada has increased the availability of excellent and affordable housing, expanded the public school system and resulted in shopping and consumer services that rival or surpass those of much larger cities. The cost of living is moderate and there is no state income tax. Although known for its summer heat, our mild climate in the fall, winter and spring provides an ideal place to enjoy the unlimited recreational activities year round. Las Vegas is within an hour's distance of Mt. Charleston, Redrock Canyon, Hoover Dam, and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and within a day's drive of the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Lake Powell, Lake Havasu and Death Valley. Another bonus of living in the beautiful State of Nevada is that there is NO state income tax! 

  Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses may or may not be authorized.

  Application Process and Deadline Date: Applicants should send a resume and writing sample to: 
  (Please refer to vacancy announcement number 12-NV-10-AUSA on your application/resume.)
  Human Resources 
  United States Attorneys Office
  333 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Suite 5000
  Las Vegas NV 89101

  Email: Darlene.beltran at usdoj.gov 
  Fax: 702-388-6735

  No telephone calls please. To receive consideration for this vacancy, resumes must be received by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of this announcement.

  Internet Sites: Other information about the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada can be found at: www.usdoj.gov/usao.nv 
  This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/attvacancies.html

  Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information. 

  All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition. 

  The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

  It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

  There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10point preferences and the required supporting documents). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).
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From paul.sullivan416 at gmail.com  Wed Sep 12 20:11:54 2012
From: paul.sullivan416 at gmail.com (Paul Sullivan)
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:11:54 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Scanning and document conversion recommendations
Message-ID: <CAC4Hya28CEHkDKfsVBZKrj8=stuq24N1QQ88YStuGYA+HVbPEQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hello all,

I know many of you prefer the Fujitsu line of scanners, but I was
hoping some of you might chime in with which models, in particular,
you find to work the best.  Relatedly, which programs do you find to
be the most useful to use in conjunction with the scanner to convert
PDF to Word, etc.

All thoughts are appreciated.

All the best,
Paul


From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Wed Sep 12 21:14:55 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:14:55 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. DOJ Sec. 508 report
Message-ID: <72BF27ADC7434315AE57D8BCAD929453@mycomputer>

The Justice Department announced the release of its report "Section 508 Report to the President and Congress: Accessibility of Federal Electronic and Information Technology."  The report, authorized under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794d), provides findings based on a survey of federal agencies on the accessibility of their electronic and information technology and the procedures used to implement the requirements of Section 508.



Section 508 requires federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology (EIT) accessible to people with disabilities, unless certain exceptions apply.  EIT includes telecommunications products (such as telephones), information kiosks and transaction machines, websites, multimedia, and office equipment, such as copiers and fax machines, computers, software, firmware and similar products and services.  Specifically, Section 508 requires federal agencies to ensure that EIT they develop, procure, maintain, or use allows employees with disabilities and members of the public seeking information or services to have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to that available to people who do not have disabilities. Section 508 also requires the attorney general to report and offer recommendations periodically to the President and Congress on the state of federal agency compliance with Section 508.



In 2010-2011, the Department created survey instruments and solicited answers from federal agencies about their implementation of Section 508. The survey requested data in four important areas:  procurement, general processes for implementing Section 508, administrative complaints and civil actions, and website compliance.



For more information, including a press release, you can visit the Department's Section 508 home page at www.ADA.gov/508.


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From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Wed Sep 12 22:28:24 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:28:24 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Test eamil
Message-ID: <A6C70B402B0F41ADAC3033B7527CA3DF@mycomputer>

Please disregard

From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Wed Sep 12 22:38:09 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:38:09 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] DOJ Sec. 508 Report press release
Message-ID: <3B2F6D5F5A234538B78AFB819EB818A1@mycomputer>

Department of Justice
Office of Public Affairs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Justice Department Releases a Report on Accessibility of Federal Government Electronic and Information Technology
The Justice Department announced the release of its "Section 508 report to the President and Congress: "Accessibility of Federal Electronic and Information Technology."  The report, authorized under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Section 508) provides findings based on a survey of federal agencies on the accessibility of their electronic and information technology (EIT) and the procedures used to implement the requirements of Section 508.



 "Technology and technological innovations can improve everyone's lives.  However, if technology is not accessible, persons with disabilities can't benefit from those improvements," said Thomas E. Perez, Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Rights Division.  "It is not terribly difficult or expensive to ensure that technology is accessible, but accessibility has often been an afterthought.  Modifying existing technology to make it accessible is much more difficult and much more expensive than designing technology in an accessible manner in the first place."

            

Section 508 requires federal agencies to ensure that their EIT is accessible to people with disabilities, unless certain exceptions apply.  EIT includes telecommunications products (such as telephones), information kiosks and transaction machines, websites, multimedia and office equipment, such as copiers and fax machines, computers, software, firmware and similar products and services.  Specifically, Section 508 requires federal agencies to ensure that EIT they develop, procure, maintain, or use allows employees with disabilities and members of the public seeking information or services to have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to that available to people who do not have disabilities.  Section 508 also requires the attorney general to report and offer recommendations periodically on the state of federal agency compliance with Section 508, including actions regarding individual complaints.



Pursuant to this statutory directive, the department in 2010-2011 created survey instruments and solicited answers from federal agencies regarding their implementation of Section 508.  The survey requested data in four important areas:  procurement, general processes for implementing Section 508, administrative complaints and civil actions and website compliance.  While the survey results indicated that a good deal of the EIT used by federal agencies is accessible, the department believes that there are simple steps that, if taken, can increase the extent to which federal EIT is more usable by people with disabilities.  In this regard, many of the department's recommendations are designed to improve an agency's procedures and processes to better implement the requirements of Section 508.



The report finds that most agency components have general Section 508 policies (over 50 percent), as well as Section 508 Coordinators (nearly 70 percent).  Most components (over 90 percent) incorporate Section 508 requirements into their procurements for EIT in some way.  Few agencies have received Section 508 complaints.  Most components (70 percent) have accessibility policies in place for websites and a majority (nearly 58 percent) perform some type of evaluation and remediation on their websites.  Agencies reported facing challenges in ensuring accessibility of software or multimedia they develop, in providing training and support for all staff who need information about Section 508 compliance, and in identifying specific Section 508 requirements, as opposed to general standardized language, to be incorporated in their procurements.  They also face challenges ensuring their testing of products and websites is complete and robust.



The report recommends, among other things, that agencies establish and publish Section 508 and web accessibility policies and procedures, appoint Section 508 Coordinators and establish Section 508 programs, provide more Section 508 training to personnel, ensure accessibility of EIT used in federally funded programs, develop procurement policies and specific solicitation language for Section 508 requirements, perform accessibility testing of EIT products and web pages, establish specific Section 508 complaint processes including alternative dispute resolution, and improve inter-agency coordination on Section 508 compliance.



The Justice Department's report and additional information is available on the department's website at www.ada.gov/508 . 

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From bryanlalkire at gmail.com  Thu Sep 13 02:55:54 2012
From: bryanlalkire at gmail.com (Bryan Alkire )
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:55:54 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Project for law school class
Message-ID: <000301cd915b$4b64c880$e22e5980$@com>

 

Hi all,

 

I'm a blind and hearing-impaired 3L at Washburn Law in Topeka Kansas.  I'm
doing a project for for class and I could use your help.

 

I'm supposed to write a drafting practic guide for a type of contract.  I've
decided to do my guide on a very specific topic, the contracts state
agencies use to send their clients to rehabilitation  facilities for blind
skills and vocational training.  An example would be the contract between
Rehabilitation Services for the Blind (Missouri) has with World Services for
the Blind in Little Rock Arkansas.

 

I would like to talk to the lawyers at state agencies and rehab facilities
who draft these types of contracts so that I can understand practical
concerns and issues with these contracts from both sides. If you draft these
contracts  or if you know those who do, I'd like to discuss the contracts.

 

Additionally, if anyone can provide me with sample contracts  or the actual
contracts between state agencies and the rehabilitation facilities, I would
greatly appreciate it.  

 

Please email me at bryanlalkire at gmail.com  

 

Thank you for your time and consideration!

Bryan 

 


From withat at msn.com  Thu Sep 13 06:26:06 2012
From: withat at msn.com (Johnston)
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2012 23:26:06 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] Scanning and document conversion recommendations
References: <CAC4Hya28CEHkDKfsVBZKrj8=stuq24N1QQ88YStuGYA+HVbPEQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP63D15C12010BEF8A9FD64FD2910@phx.gbl>

FWIW, I use a Canon CanoScan scanner.  It is about the size of a laptop pc. 
I use an old version of Kurzweil 1000, and it meets my needs.  At the time 
of my purchase of K1000, it had the ability to turn on and off the 
recognition of columns.  Open Book did not have such a function back then, 
which made my purchase decision.  I wouldn't be surprised if this difference 
no longer existed.  Otherwise, the recognition quality seemed the same. 
Good luck.  OCR of printed material is a very valuable tool.

Jay in Portland
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Sullivan" <paul.sullivan416 at gmail.com>
To: <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 1:11 PM
Subject: [blindlaw] Scanning and document conversion recommendations


> Hello all,
>
> I know many of you prefer the Fujitsu line of scanners, but I was
> hoping some of you might chime in with which models, in particular,
> you find to work the best.  Relatedly, which programs do you find to
> be the most useful to use in conjunction with the scanner to convert
> PDF to Word, etc.
>
> All thoughts are appreciated.
>
> All the best,
> Paul
>
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From Ronza.Othman at cms.hhs.gov  Fri Sep 14 14:41:42 2012
From: Ronza.Othman at cms.hhs.gov (Othman, Ronza (CMS/OEOCR))
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:41:42 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] CMS Job Opportunity (Schedule A) (OMH-15)
In-Reply-To: <400016283272FD4994A6C6915F3E80CEE6C4B8A1EA@PL-EMSMB5.ees.hhs.gov>
References: <400016283272FD4994A6C6915F3E80CEE6C4B8A1EA@PL-EMSMB5.ees.hhs.gov>
Message-ID: <D0AE386D0311EC45A8F9BB8D1205D3F8010731D613C4@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov>


*** CMS Job Opportunity***

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), located in Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking applicants for the position identified below.  CMS is seeking to hire a veteran or non-veteran individual who is Schedule A eligible, meaning that they possess a “severe” disability.  For more information on the Schedule A hiring authority, please visit http://www.opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp.

The CMS hiring managers in the Office of Minority Health are looking to fill two Supervisory Health Insurance Specialist positions at the GS-15 level.


I am requesting your assistance to provide me with resumes of Schedule A applicants with the identified skills.  Information on the major duties and responsibilities and the function of the center are attached. (Some of the attachments are a little dark.  Please call me if you need any clarification.)
Please send any resumes of Schedule A applicants and the supporting certification documentation to Michele Lenkiewicz at Michele.lenkiewicz at cms.hhs.gov<mailto:Michele.lenkiewicz at cms.hhs.gov>.  Be sure to include “OMH-15” in the subject line.  The hiring managers are interested in selecting candidates, as soon as possible.  Resumes must be received by 3:00pm Wednesday, September 19, 2012.  Resumes will also be retained in a resume bank for possible future job openings.

Thank you in advance for your assistance in reaching potential applicants and I look forward to continuing an ongoing relationship with you to support CMS’ efforts to hire, recruit and retain individuals with disabilities.

"OEOCR the model of quality EEO and Civil Rights Services"

Michele Lenkiewicz
Disability Employment Program Manager
Affirmative Employment Group
Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights (OEOCR)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7111 Security Boulevard, Rm. B2-11-32
Baltimore, MD  21244-1850
Phone:  410-786-5117
Fax:  410-786-4341
Email:  michele.lenkiewicz at cms.hhs.gov<mailto:michele.lenkiewicz at cms.hhs.gov>


Confidentiality:  The information contained in this electronic mail message and any attachments is intended only for the official use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain legally privileged, confidential information or work product.  If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, or forwarding of this email message is strictly prohibited.  If you have received this message in error, please notify me by email reply and delete the original message from your system.  Thank you.


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From taiablas at gmail.com  Fri Sep 14 16:08:15 2012
From: taiablas at gmail.com (Tai Blas)
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:08:15 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Issues Accessing the Legal System for Individuals with
	Communication Barriers
Message-ID: <00db01cd9293$26139dc0$723ad940$@gmail.com>

Hello. I am a student writer on a law journal and intend to write an article
regarding barriers to accessing the court system for individuals with
disabilities. My basic argument is that while courts procure interpreters
for individuals with language barriers, they do not always afford the same
access to disabled individuals facing communication barriers. The idea for
this topic came from the recent Florida decision requiring courts to accept
Braille correspondence from a blind prison inmate. I have also heard
anecdotal evidence of court failure to provide interpreters for deaf
individuals here in Iowa. As a result, a court reporter had to reconfigure
the computer to allow the deaf witness to read the proceedings and the deaf
witness wrote down his responses. Thus, a proceeding that could have taken
ten minutes with an interpreter took thirty minutes without one. 

 

Can anyone point me toward cases and secondary resources on this topic?

 

Thank you.

 

Tai Blas 


From taiablas at gmail.com  Fri Sep 14 16:55:45 2012
From: taiablas at gmail.com (Tai Blas)
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:55:45 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Issues Accessing the Legal System for Individuals
	with Communication Barriers
In-Reply-To: <42965422-A781-4051-887F-A36DDDE416CD@gmail.com>
References: <00db01cd9293$26139dc0$723ad940$@gmail.com>
	<42965422-A781-4051-887F-A36DDDE416CD@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <016001cd9299$c8dcaf50$5a960df0$@gmail.com>

To clarify, I plan to examine communication barriers for individuals with various disabilities, not just those mentioned in my previous message. 

Tai

-----Original Message-----
From: Megan Pitz [mailto:megan.k.pitz at gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 11:52 AM
To: TaiBlas
Subject: Re: Issues Accessing the Legal System for Individuals with Communication Barriers

Do you plan to write about more than the disabilities you note? Because to be honest the courts are far less accessible to individuals with less socially accepted disabilities and I think you'd therefore have a stronger argument if you examined that. 

Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 14, 2012, at 11:08 AM, Tai Blas <taiablas at GMAIL.COM> wrote:



	Hello. I am a student writer on a law journal and intend to write an article regarding barriers to accessing the court system for individuals with disabilities. My basic argument is that while courts procure interpreters for individuals with language barriers, they do not always afford the same access to disabled individuals facing communication barriers. The idea for this topic came from the recent Florida decision requiring courts to accept Braille correspondence from a blind prison inmate. I have also heard anecdotal evidence of court failure to provide interpreters for deaf individuals here in Iowa. As a result, a court reporter had to reconfigure the computer to allow the deaf witness to read the proceedings and the deaf witness wrote down his responses. Thus, a proceeding that could have taken ten minutes with an interpreter took thirty minutes without one. 

	 

	Can anyone point me toward cases and secondary resources on this topic?

	 

	Thank you.

	 

	Tai Blas 




From Ronza.Othman at cms.hhs.gov  Fri Sep 14 19:25:13 2012
From: Ronza.Othman at cms.hhs.gov (Othman, Ronza (CMS/OEOCR))
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:25:13 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] CMS Job Opportunity (Schedule A) (OMH-13)
In-Reply-To: <400016283272FD4994A6C6915F3E80CEE6C4B8A583@PL-EMSMB5.ees.hhs.gov>
References: <400016283272FD4994A6C6915F3E80CEE6C4B8A583@PL-EMSMB5.ees.hhs.gov>
Message-ID: <D0AE386D0311EC45A8F9BB8D1205D3F8010731D615E8@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov>


*** CMS Job Opportunity***

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), located in Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking applicants for the position identified below.  CMS is seeking to hire a veteran or non-veteran individual who is Schedule A eligible, meaning that they possess a “severe” disability.  For more information on the Schedule A hiring authority, please visit http://www.opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp.

The CMS hiring managers in the Office of Minority Health are looking to fill two positions at the GS-13 level; one for a Social Science Research Analyst the other for a Health Insurance Specialist.


I am requesting your assistance to provide me with resumes of Schedule A applicants with the identified skills.  Information on the major duties and responsibilities and the function of the center are attached. (Some of the attachments are a little dark.  Please call me if you need any clarification.)
Please send any resumes of Schedule A applicants and the supporting certification documentation to Michele Lenkiewicz at Michele.lenkiewicz at cms.hhs.gov<mailto:Michele.lenkiewicz at cms.hhs.gov>.  Be sure to include “OMH-13” in the subject line.  The hiring managers are interested in selecting candidates, as soon as possible.  Resumes must be received by 3:00pm Wednesday, September 19, 2012.  Resumes will also be retained in a resume bank for possible future job openings.

Thank you in advance for your assistance in reaching potential applicants and I look forward to continuing an ongoing relationship with you to support CMS’ efforts to hire, recruit and retain individuals with disabilities.

"OEOCR the model of quality EEO and Civil Rights Services"

Michele Lenkiewicz
Disability Employment Program Manager
Affirmative Employment Group
Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights (OEOCR)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7111 Security Boulevard, Rm. B2-11-32
Baltimore, MD  21244-1850
Phone:  410-786-5117
Fax:  410-786-4341
Email:  michele.lenkiewicz at cms.hhs.gov<mailto:michele.lenkiewicz at cms.hhs.gov>


Confidentiality:  The information contained in this electronic mail message and any attachments is intended only for the official use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain legally privileged, confidential information or work product.  If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, or forwarding of this email message is strictly prohibited.  If you have received this message in error, please notify me by email reply and delete the original message from your system.  Thank you.


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From ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com  Fri Sep 14 22:42:28 2012
From: ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com (Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc.)
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:42:28 -0600
Subject: [blindlaw] POSTAGE METERS -- ANY LIST MEMBER USING THEM?
References: <4B36F6179FA04468B7CFDD2C025914E6@labarre>
Message-ID: <40FC475680054EE4A779024C736A9928@victory2>

Hi Everyone:

I am considering getting a postage meter through Pitney Bose or some other 
similar service provider for use in my office.

Are there any list members using one?  If yes, can you please share with me 
some general tips?  Much thanks!!

Sincerely,
Olusegun
Denver, Colorado 



From wburley at burley-wilson.com  Sat Sep 15 22:24:57 2012
From: wburley at burley-wilson.com (William Burley)
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 17:24:57 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Virtual Paralegal Services
Message-ID: <C0DF7CBF-A2D5-4D4D-8B03-E0F0064340C0@burley-wilson.com>

Greetings everyone,

I hope you are having a great weekend so far? My name is Will Burley and I was on the list previously and just joined again not too long ago.

I have been a paralegal for more than 12 years and a virtual paralegal for a little over six years. I am able to help with items such as legal research, drafting of pleadings and demand letters, client contact and much more.

I have included a leak to my paralegal section of my website below so you can see what practice areas that I have experience with. If anyone needs assistance on a single project or on going help, please think of me as I am available. I have included my contact information below.

Thanks and have a great remainder of the weekend!

http://burley-wilson.com/paralegal-consultants.html


Will Burley
Owner/Virtual Paralegal
Telephone: 888-494-0031 ext . 101
Email: wburley at burley-wilson.com 

From attorney at alcidonislaw.com  Sun Sep 16 03:12:02 2012
From: attorney at alcidonislaw.com (Alcidonis Law Office)
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 23:12:02 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] POSTAGE METERS -- ANY LIST MEMBER USING THEM?
In-Reply-To: <40FC475680054EE4A779024C736A9928@victory2>
References: <4B36F6179FA04468B7CFDD2C025914E6@labarre>
	<40FC475680054EE4A779024C736A9928@victory2>
Message-ID: <A55FAEF20E0146D6A8696E612CA8A151@RodPC>

Olusegun

I use a Pitney Bowes postage meater in my office. It is not close to being 
accessible. The software to add funds on the meater is also not accessible. 
Unless you have sighted assistance as I do, I would not recommend it for 
independent operation. You will be able to insert envelopes in the machine 
and get them stamped, but beyond that, you will not be able to select 
diferent types of postage, etc.

Call me if I can help further.




Rod

-----Original Message----- 
From: Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc.
Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 6:42 PM
To: Scott C. LaBarre ; NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] POSTAGE METERS -- ANY LIST MEMBER USING THEM?

Hi Everyone:

I am considering getting a postage meter through Pitney Bose or some other
similar service provider for use in my office.

Are there any list members using one?  If yes, can you please share with me
some general tips?  Much thanks!!

Sincerely,
Olusegun
Denver, Colorado


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From wburley at burley-wilson.com  Sun Sep 16 05:23:28 2012
From: wburley at burley-wilson.com (William Burley)
Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2012 00:23:28 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] POSTAGE METERS -- ANY LIST MEMBER USING THEM?
In-Reply-To: <A55FAEF20E0146D6A8696E612CA8A151@RodPC>
References: <4B36F6179FA04468B7CFDD2C025914E6@labarre>
	<40FC475680054EE4A779024C736A9928@victory2>
	<A55FAEF20E0146D6A8696E612CA8A151@RodPC>
Message-ID: <4A62845B-8542-4996-BE80-FB4F4F348927@burley-wilson.com>

Check to see if stamps.com or usps.com Will work for you.

I don't know how that works with a screen reader, but it is worth a try.

Will Burley

Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 15, 2012, at 10:12 PM, "Alcidonis Law Office" <attorney at alcidonislaw.com> wrote:

> Olusegun
> 
> I use a Pitney Bowes postage meater in my office. It is not close to being accessible. The software to add funds on the meater is also not accessible. Unless you have sighted assistance as I do, I would not recommend it for independent operation. You will be able to insert envelopes in the machine and get them stamped, but beyond that, you will not be able to select diferent types of postage, etc.
> 
> Call me if I can help further.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Rod
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc.
> Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 6:42 PM
> To: Scott C. LaBarre ; NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List
> Subject: [blindlaw] POSTAGE METERS -- ANY LIST MEMBER USING THEM?
> 
> Hi Everyone:
> 
> I am considering getting a postage meter through Pitney Bose or some other
> similar service provider for use in my office.
> 
> Are there any list members using one?  If yes, can you please share with me
> some general tips?  Much thanks!!
> 
> Sincerely,
> Olusegun
> Denver, Colorado
> 
> 
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From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov  Mon Sep 17 13:14:55 2012
From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA))
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:14:55 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Follow-up on Dinner Forums
Message-ID: <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D0475A02DA7AB@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov>

Greetings:



This is to encourage all subscribed to this list service to attend the fall dinner of the Section that will occur next week on 27 September.


Dinner Forum

Additionally, this is to announce the first in the series of dinner forums of the Lyceum (Repast and Repartee Series), which will occur on 15 November.


Our first dinner forum will be exploring transitioning veterans returning to the home front, which will have a focus on wounded warriors or warriors with disabilities, including, those to be partnered with assistance dogs.


The cost to attend is $45 (with half of said cost being potentially tax deductible).


For more information or to provide your RSVP, consult the website of the Lyceum or me at (410) 241-6745.


Sincerely,
Gary C. Norman, Esq. L.L.M.


From paul.sullivan416 at gmail.com  Mon Sep 17 13:23:22 2012
From: paul.sullivan416 at gmail.com (Paul Sullivan)
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:23:22 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing
Message-ID: <CAC4Hya0E_+KrGDg+Aa=drDRUitRXk3auz8yLY_nX7m30Z+3yYQ@mail.gmail.com>

I imagine this is a topic that comes up frequently, so forgive me if
I'm repeating passed discussions.

I'm considering handling unemployment appeals as part of my practice.
However, I've been made aware by other attorneys who practice in this
area that it is not uncommon for the opposing party to bring documents
to the hearing--documents that are not required to be submitted before
hand, giving me no opportunity for examination prior to the hearing.

For those of you who litigate, how do you handle these types of
issues?  Short of having a reader, which won't be an option for me, at
least at first, I'm not sure the best way to handle these situations.
If anyone has any suggestions I'd greatly like to hear about what has
worked and in what types of situations.

All the best,
Paul


From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov  Mon Sep 17 15:09:41 2012
From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA))
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:09:41 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Volunteer "Victims"
Message-ID: <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D0475A02DA878@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov>

It would be great to have blind or visually impaired people at this exercise. I may, depending on commitments, attend. Thanks.

From: Karen Johnson [mailto:FDJOHN99 at aacounty.org]
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 10:57 AM
Subject: Volunteer "Victims"

Below is information about an upcoming exercise in Baltimore. They are looking for volunteers. The contact information is included.

Karen

Greetings,

The Baltimore Region is conducting a full-scale high rise fire exercise on Saturday, October 20th and we are in need of 80 volunteers.

The exercise will take place in Baltimore City and allow the region to test our assets and multiple government agencies. As a volunteer you will play a victim with various injuries and expect to be 'rescued' by fire department staff and placed into an ambulance.

We need volunteers 12 years and older and that are able to arrive at 6:30 a.m. and participate in the exercise until 12:30 p.m.

Please contact me with your name, phone number, email, and age (if minor) at fdcalp00 at aacounty.org<mailto:fdcalp00 at aacounty.org> or 410-222-0601 to register or for more information. Once registered more information will be provided.

Thank you
Chrissy
Christina L. Calp
Exercise and Training Coordinator
Anne Arundel County
Office of Emergency Management
7480 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Suite 102
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 222-0601 phone
(410) 222-0690 fax

From attorney at alcidonislaw.com  Mon Sep 17 18:42:27 2012
From: attorney at alcidonislaw.com (Rod Alcidonis, Esquire)
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:42:27 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing
In-Reply-To: <CAC4Hya0E_+KrGDg+Aa=drDRUitRXk3auz8yLY_nX7m30Z+3yYQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAC4Hya0E_+KrGDg+Aa=drDRUitRXk3auz8yLY_nX7m30Z+3yYQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1DA6303E0F2B40E6849C8A477426935E@AlcidonisLawPC>

Paul:

I handle a lot of those in Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia and surrounding 
counties. You are right. There is always going to be late discovery in this 
game. The way the process works is that you appear for the hearing, and the 
Clerk gives you the file to review. There will be hand-written documents in 
the file, pictures, etc. You must have a way to review the file because this 
is how you are going to win or lose at the hearing. You won't raise proper 
objections if you don't know what's in the file, or be able to effectively 
cross examined  the employer's representative. Given that severe limitation, 
there is no way you can do this without sighted assistance.

By the way, this happens at every administrative hearings I have appeared in 
in Pennsylvania. You will be able to attend some hearings by yourself once 
you have a few years under your belt and you know the judges and you are 
fairly certain that the hearing will not require the ability to gain access 
to documents while in the courtroom.

As usual, call me and we will brainstorm some stuff.

This offer is extended to anyone who might need help in figuring something 
out as solo practitioners.



Rod Alcidonis, Esquire

-----Original Message----- 
From: Paul Sullivan
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 9:23 AM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing

I imagine this is a topic that comes up frequently, so forgive me if
I'm repeating passed discussions.

I'm considering handling unemployment appeals as part of my practice.
However, I've been made aware by other attorneys who practice in this
area that it is not uncommon for the opposing party to bring documents
to the hearing--documents that are not required to be submitted before
hand, giving me no opportunity for examination prior to the hearing.

For those of you who litigate, how do you handle these types of
issues?  Short of having a reader, which won't be an option for me, at
least at first, I'm not sure the best way to handle these situations.
If anyone has any suggestions I'd greatly like to hear about what has
worked and in what types of situations.

All the best,
Paul

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From dbeitz at wiennergould.com  Mon Sep 17 18:47:33 2012
From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz)
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:47:33 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing
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I used to handle unemployment hearings in Michigan - probably a hundred or
more.  My experience was similar to Robs.  Fortunately, the files usually
are not voluminous, so you can have your reader find what you need prior to
the hearing.

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-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Rod Alcidonis, Esquire
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 2:42 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing

Paul:

I handle a lot of those in Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia and surrounding
counties. You are right. There is always going to be late discovery in this
game. The way the process works is that you appear for the hearing, and the
Clerk gives you the file to review. There will be hand-written documents in
the file, pictures, etc. You must have a way to review the file because this
is how you are going to win or lose at the hearing. You won't raise proper
objections if you don't know what's in the file, or be able to effectively
cross examined  the employer's representative. Given that severe limitation,
there is no way you can do this without sighted assistance.

By the way, this happens at every administrative hearings I have appeared in
in Pennsylvania. You will be able to attend some hearings by yourself once
you have a few years under your belt and you know the judges and you are
fairly certain that the hearing will not require the ability to gain access
to documents while in the courtroom.

As usual, call me and we will brainstorm some stuff.

This offer is extended to anyone who might need help in figuring something
out as solo practitioners.



Rod Alcidonis, Esquire

-----Original Message----- 
From: Paul Sullivan
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 9:23 AM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing

I imagine this is a topic that comes up frequently, so forgive me if
I'm repeating passed discussions.

I'm considering handling unemployment appeals as part of my practice.
However, I've been made aware by other attorneys who practice in this
area that it is not uncommon for the opposing party to bring documents
to the hearing--documents that are not required to be submitted before
hand, giving me no opportunity for examination prior to the hearing.

For those of you who litigate, how do you handle these types of
issues?  Short of having a reader, which won't be an option for me, at
least at first, I'm not sure the best way to handle these situations.
If anyone has any suggestions I'd greatly like to hear about what has
worked and in what types of situations.

All the best,
Paul

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From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Mon Sep 17 20:00:17 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:00:17 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing
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Hello Paul:
I have to agree with what Rod says.  I did administrative hearings for 5 
years, nad the rules of evidence are handled pretty loosely, at least in 
Maine. So trying to get documentation in advance to review it isn't always 
realistic.
I'm afraid that sighted assistance as a stand-by is critical. It is rare 
that a hearing starts with the evidence/documentation that had been 
exchanged a week or so in advance.
This is one of the times when you are stuck with havint to have eyes 
available "just in case" and also be prepared to use the objection 
preservation rules that the administrative regs in your jurisdiction has.
In 5 years of doing Medicaid administrative hearings, so many that I can't 
count, that little "I understand how liberal the rules of evidence are 
construed in this venue, but I would like my objection to those documents 
preserved for appeal" has paid off big only twice. But for your client, 
thats all that matters to them.
You are right to be concerned about the record at the administrative level. 
More than once our office declined to take a file on appeal from the 
administrative level into court after reviewing the record that was 
generated in the administrative hearing. That can bite you very badly.
 How about trying to coordinate  with the student services offices at a law 
school to get a reader for hearings? They get a little real world experience 
and you get someone who has legal training to be eyes where you need them? 
IF its work study, the law school pays them, but you will need to do some 
schmoozing and convincing to get the deal.
Just a suggestion.
Ross A. Doerr Esq.


----- Original Message ----- 
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To: "Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 2:42 PM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing


> Paul:
>
> I handle a lot of those in Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia and surrounding 
> counties. You are right. There is always going to be late discovery in 
> this game. The way the process works is that you appear for the hearing, 
> and the Clerk gives you the file to review. There will be hand-written 
> documents in the file, pictures, etc. You must have a way to review the 
> file because this is how you are going to win or lose at the hearing. You 
> won't raise proper objections if you don't know what's in the file, or be 
> able to effectively cross examined  the employer's representative. Given 
> that severe limitation, there is no way you can do this without sighted 
> assistance.
>
> By the way, this happens at every administrative hearings I have appeared 
> in in Pennsylvania. You will be able to attend some hearings by yourself 
> once you have a few years under your belt and you know the judges and you 
> are fairly certain that the hearing will not require the ability to gain 
> access to documents while in the courtroom.
>
> As usual, call me and we will brainstorm some stuff.
>
> This offer is extended to anyone who might need help in figuring something 
> out as solo practitioners.
>
>
>
> Rod Alcidonis, Esquire
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Paul Sullivan
> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 9:23 AM
> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing
>
> I imagine this is a topic that comes up frequently, so forgive me if
> I'm repeating passed discussions.
>
> I'm considering handling unemployment appeals as part of my practice.
> However, I've been made aware by other attorneys who practice in this
> area that it is not uncommon for the opposing party to bring documents
> to the hearing--documents that are not required to be submitted before
> hand, giving me no opportunity for examination prior to the hearing.
>
> For those of you who litigate, how do you handle these types of
> issues?  Short of having a reader, which won't be an option for me, at
> least at first, I'm not sure the best way to handle these situations.
> If anyone has any suggestions I'd greatly like to hear about what has
> worked and in what types of situations.
>
> All the best,
> Paul
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From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Mon Sep 17 20:04:05 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:04:05 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] DOJ Environment and Natural Resources Department posting
Message-ID: <7987E4E5CBDA466889033185E1631824@mycomputer>

   

  ATTORNEY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 
  U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
  ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION
  NATURAL RESOURCES SECTION
  GS-13/15
  OPEN: September 17, 2012
  CLOSE: October 5, 2012
  VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: ENRD-12-057-EXC


------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  About the Office: The Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking experienced litigators for its Natural Resources Section in Washington, DC. 

  The Natural Resources Section litigates cases arising from more than 80 different natural and cultural resource statutes, environmental statutes, and numerous treaties, international agreements, interstate compacts and congressional referrals. The diverse and dynamic subject matter of the Section's docket includes cases involving the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Forest Management Act, the National Park Service Organic Act, the Coastal Zone Management Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, the Archaeological Resources Protection Act, the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and the National Trails System Act. The Section's cases, many of them of first impression and significant media interest, involve the stewardship of our national parks, forests, rangelands, wildlife refuges, and offshore resources; the Nation's trust relationship with Native Americans and Tribes; and vital federal programs ranging from nuclear materials management to military preparedness to energy policy and resource extraction. 

  The Section handles a wide variety of cutting-edge Fifth Amendment takings litigation involving real property, as well as original actions in the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve boundary and water allocation disputes. The Section's cases are tried throughout the United States and its possessions and territories in both state and federal court. The Section represents virtually every major federal agency. 

  Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The attorney selected will handle cases involving novel and complex issues associated with the interpretation of statutes, treaties, regulations and executive orders relating to federal programs and the stewardship of the Nation's natural resource, as determined by the Section's needs. The cases handled by the Section require attorneys to achieve intellectual command of complicated facts, scientific principles, and legal issues, often rapidly. Successful candidates will demonstrate an aptitude and desire for primary responsibilities in sophisticated litigation, proficiency in working with a wide range of experts, and the ability to harness leading edge technology and litigation support in the preparation of cases. Creative thinking and considerable talent in problem-solving -- whether in a litigation or settlement context -- are indispensable. 

  Qualifications: The Section's docket is demanding and requires top caliber work products. Successful applicants will have a demonstrated record of complex case management, initiative and creativity, strong courtroom skills, outstanding legal writing, and a commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards. 

  Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), have at least five years of post-J.D. experience, and be a U.S. citizen. Applicants should have a strong interest in federal litigation and/or trial work and an exceptional academic background. Judicial clerkship experience and familiarity with defensive civil litigation is highly desirable and knowledge of natural resource management, trusts, or Indian law is a plus. Applicants must demonstrate superior research, analytical, and writing abilities. 

  Travel: Periodic travel is required. 

  Salary Information: Current salary and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range is GS-13 ($89,033 - 115,742), GS-14 ($105,211 - 136,771) and GS-15 ($123,758 - 155,500) per annum.

  Location: Washington, DC

  Terms of Appointment: Initial appointment to this position is for a period not to exceed two years. Selected attorneys who perform successfully will be eligible for conversion to a permanent appointment. Selected attorneys are eligible for employment benefits such as health and life insurance, the FERS retirement program, paid vacation and sick leave, and a public transportation subsidy.

  Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

  Submission Process and Deadline Date: Applications must be received by Friday, October 5, 2012

  Applicants must submit a current resume or OF612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment) and a writing sample to: 

    U.S. Department of Justice
    Environment and Natural Resources Division
    Natural Resources Section
    P.O. Box 7611
    Washington, DC 20044-7611
    Attn: Lisa L. Russell, Section Chief

  Complete applications may also be submitted by electronic mail to HR.ENRD at USDOJ.GOV. Please reference "Natural Resources Section" and the Vacancy Announcement Number in the subject line. 

  No telephone calls, please.

  Internet Sites: For more information about the Environment & Natural Resources Division, visit the Justice Department's web site at: http://www.usdoj.gov/enrd.

  This and selected other legal position announcements can be found on the Internet at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html.

  Department Policies: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination based on color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

  It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

  There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214 or other substantiating documents) to their submissions. 
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From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Mon Sep 17 20:07:48 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:07:48 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] DOJ Environment and Natural Resources Department
	posting#2
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  ATTORNEY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 
  U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
  ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION
  NATURAL RESOURCES SECTION
  GS-13/15
  OPEN: September 17, 2012
  CLOSE: October 5, 2012
  VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: ENRD-12-056-EXC


------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  About the Office: The Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking an experienced attorney to handle complex civil litigation, with a primary focus on Fifth Amendment takings litigation, in the Natural Resources Section in Washington, DC. 

  The Natural Resources Section litigates cases arising from more than 80 different natural and cultural resource statutes, environmental statutes, and numerous treaties, international agreements, interstate compacts and congressional referrals. The diverse and dynamic subject matter of the Section's docket includes cases involving the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Forest Management Act, the National Park Service Organic Act, the Coastal Zone Management Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, the Archaeological Resources Protection Act, the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and the National Trails System Act. The Section's cases, many of them of first impression and significant media interest, involve the stewardship of our national parks, forests, rangelands, wildlife refuges, and offshore resources; the Nation's trust relationship with Native Americans and Tribes; and vital federal programs ranging from nuclear materials management to military preparedness to energy policy and resource extraction. 

  Among the Section's varied responsibilities is the defense of real property claims brought in the United States Court of Federal Claims arising under the Just Compensation Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution. These cases cover the full spectrum of governmental activity relating to land use and environmental regulation. "Physical takings" claims can result from wide-scale flooding and other natural disasters, such as in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, allegations by entire communities of noise disturbance caused by repeated military aircraft overflights, and the conversion of thousands of miles of railroad corridors into recreational trails. "Regulatory takings" claims frequently arise from restrictions on the filling of wetlands, denials of permits to conduct surface mining or oil and gas drilling, and the diversion of water to protect endangered fish species. 

  Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The attorney selected will be expected to represent the United States in the full range of the Section's docket, with a primary focus on defense of federal agencies and programs in Fifth Amendment takings litigation before the Court of Federal Claims and federal district courts throughout the nation. The attorney must be comfortable in a "first-chair" role in multiple complex cases, and have substantial experience in all aspects of civil litigation, including pre-trial discovery, presentation of oral argument, and examination of fact and expert witnesses.

  The cases handled by the Section require attorneys to achieve intellectual command of complicated facts, scientific principles, and legal issues, often rapidly. Successful candidates will demonstrate an aptitude and desire for primary responsibilities in sophisticated litigation, proficiency in working with a wide range of experts, and the ability to harness leading edge technology and litigation support in the preparation of cases. Creative thinking and considerable talent in problem-solving -- whether in a litigation or settlement context -- are indispensable.

  Qualifications: The Section's docket is demanding and requires top caliber work products. Successful applicants will have a demonstrated record of complex case management, initiative and creativity, strong courtroom skills, outstanding legal writing, and a commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards. 

  Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), have at least five years of post-J.D. experience, and be a U.S. citizen. Applicants should have a strong interest in federal litigation and/or trial work and an exceptional academic background. Judicial clerkship experience and familiarity with defensive civil litigation is highly desirable. Applicants must demonstrate superior research, analytical, and writing abilities. 

  Travel: Periodic travel is required. 

  Salary Information: Current salary and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range is GS-13 ($89,033 - 115,742), GS-14 ($105,211 - 136,771) and GS-15 ($123,758 - 155,500) per annum.

  Location: Washington, DC

  Terms of Appointment: Initial appointment to this position is for a period not to exceed two years. Selected attorneys who perform successfully will be eligible for conversion to a permanent appointment. Selected attorneys are eligible for employment benefits such as health and life insurance, the FERS retirement program, paid vacation and sick leave, and a public transportation subsidy.

  Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

  Submission Process and Deadline Date: Applications must be received by Friday, October 5, 2012. 

  Applicants must submit a current resume or OF612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment) and a writing sample to: 

    U.S. Department of Justice
    Environment and Natural Resources Division
    Natural Resources Section
    P.O. Box 7611
    Washington, DC 20044-7611
    Attn: Lisa L. Russell, Section Chief

  Complete applications may also be submitted by electronic mail to HR.ENRD at USDOJ.GOV. Please reference "Natural Resources Section" and the Vacancy Announcement Number in the subject line. 

  No telephone calls, please. 

  Internet Sites: For more information about the Environment & Natural Resources Division, visit the Justice Department's web site at: http://www.usdoj.gov/enrd. 

  This and selected other legal position announcements can be found on the Internet at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html.

  Department Policies: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination based on color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

  It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

  There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214 or other substantiating documents) to their submissions. 
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From rthomas at emplmntattorney.com  Mon Sep 17 20:26:36 2012
From: rthomas at emplmntattorney.com (Russell J. Thomas)
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:26:36 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing
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Two thoughts:

First, remember that in order to defeat a claim for unemployment
compensation, the employer must establish that the employee committed some
act of gross misconduct. Thus, focus on putting on the strongest case you
can for your client, including if necessary minimizing the negative impact
that any alleged misconduct of the former employee had on the former
employer. In other words, without worrying about documents you don’t know
about, take the time to ensure that your witness is strong and credible. 

If the employer offers evidence that you have not had an opportunity to have
read prior to the hearing, ask the hearing officer to request that the
employer describe what the evidence is and why that evidence should be
received.  Claim that the employer should be required to lay a foundation
for consideration of any evidence by the hearing officer. Even with that
minimal amount of explanation you may be able to construct some meaningful
cross-examination on the fly.


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From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Ross Doerr
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 1:00 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing

Hello Paul:
I have to agree with what Rod says.  I did administrative hearings for 5
years, nad the rules of evidence are handled pretty loosely, at least in
Maine. So trying to get documentation in advance to review it isn't always
realistic.
I'm afraid that sighted assistance as a stand-by is critical. It is rare
that a hearing starts with the evidence/documentation that had been
exchanged a week or so in advance.
This is one of the times when you are stuck with havint to have eyes
available "just in case" and also be prepared to use the objection
preservation rules that the administrative regs in your jurisdiction has.
In 5 years of doing Medicaid administrative hearings, so many that I can't
count, that little "I understand how liberal the rules of evidence are
construed in this venue, but I would like my objection to those documents
preserved for appeal" has paid off big only twice. But for your client,
thats all that matters to them.
You are right to be concerned about the record at the administrative level. 
More than once our office declined to take a file on appeal from the
administrative level into court after reviewing the record that was
generated in the administrative hearing. That can bite you very badly.
 How about trying to coordinate  with the student services offices at a law
school to get a reader for hearings? They get a little real world experience
and you get someone who has legal training to be eyes where you need them? 
IF its work study, the law school pays them, but you will need to do some
schmoozing and convincing to get the deal.
Just a suggestion.
Ross A. Doerr Esq.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Rod Alcidonis, Esquire" <attorney at alcidonislaw.com>
To: "Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 2:42 PM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing


> Paul:
>
> I handle a lot of those in Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia and surrounding 
> counties. You are right. There is always going to be late discovery in 
> this game. The way the process works is that you appear for the hearing, 
> and the Clerk gives you the file to review. There will be hand-written 
> documents in the file, pictures, etc. You must have a way to review the 
> file because this is how you are going to win or lose at the hearing. You 
> won't raise proper objections if you don't know what's in the file, or be 
> able to effectively cross examined  the employer's representative. Given 
> that severe limitation, there is no way you can do this without sighted 
> assistance.
>
> By the way, this happens at every administrative hearings I have appeared 
> in in Pennsylvania. You will be able to attend some hearings by yourself 
> once you have a few years under your belt and you know the judges and you 
> are fairly certain that the hearing will not require the ability to gain 
> access to documents while in the courtroom.
>
> As usual, call me and we will brainstorm some stuff.
>
> This offer is extended to anyone who might need help in figuring something

> out as solo practitioners.
>
>
>
> Rod Alcidonis, Esquire
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Paul Sullivan
> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 9:23 AM
> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing
>
> I imagine this is a topic that comes up frequently, so forgive me if
> I'm repeating passed discussions.
>
> I'm considering handling unemployment appeals as part of my practice.
> However, I've been made aware by other attorneys who practice in this
> area that it is not uncommon for the opposing party to bring documents
> to the hearing--documents that are not required to be submitted before
> hand, giving me no opportunity for examination prior to the hearing.
>
> For those of you who litigate, how do you handle these types of
> issues?  Short of having a reader, which won't be an option for me, at
> least at first, I'm not sure the best way to handle these situations.
> If anyone has any suggestions I'd greatly like to hear about what has
> worked and in what types of situations.
>
> All the best,
> Paul
>
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From dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net  Mon Sep 17 21:17:33 2012
From: dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net (Daniel McBride)
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:17:33 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing
In-Reply-To: <1DA6303E0F2B40E6849C8A477426935E@AlcidonisLawPC>
References: <CAC4Hya0E_+KrGDg+Aa=drDRUitRXk3auz8yLY_nX7m30Z+3yYQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<1DA6303E0F2B40E6849C8A477426935E@AlcidonisLawPC>
Message-ID: <007601cd9519$dabd6a20$90383e60$@sbcglobal.net>

Paul & Al:

Although criminal defense is about all I do, I believe the same principle
applies.  That principle is due process and effective assistance of counsel.

Should I go into court and documents that I have not previously had access
to arise, I will remind the judge that my client is entitled not only to
counsel, but to effective assistance of counsel, and that my client's rights
to due process cannot be denied.  I then ask that the court clerk or the
court reporter read said documents to me, all while the jury is excused if
in trial.

Alternatively, I request a continuance to provide me the opportunity to view
the documents using my computer technology devices.

In the criminal courtroom, I have never had a problem.  My client gets what
I need, or the court can chance reversal for denying my client due process
and effective assistance of counsel.

Dan McBride
Fort Worth, Texas

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Rod Alcidonis, Esquire
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 1:42 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing

Paul:

I handle a lot of those in Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia and surrounding
counties. You are right. There is always going to be late discovery in this
game. The way the process works is that you appear for the hearing, and the
Clerk gives you the file to review. There will be hand-written documents in
the file, pictures, etc. You must have a way to review the file because this
is how you are going to win or lose at the hearing. You won't raise proper
objections if you don't know what's in the file, or be able to effectively
cross examined  the employer's representative. Given that severe limitation,
there is no way you can do this without sighted assistance.

By the way, this happens at every administrative hearings I have appeared in
in Pennsylvania. You will be able to attend some hearings by yourself once
you have a few years under your belt and you know the judges and you are
fairly certain that the hearing will not require the ability to gain access
to documents while in the courtroom.

As usual, call me and we will brainstorm some stuff.

This offer is extended to anyone who might need help in figuring something
out as solo practitioners.



Rod Alcidonis, Esquire

-----Original Message----- 
From: Paul Sullivan
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 9:23 AM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing

I imagine this is a topic that comes up frequently, so forgive me if
I'm repeating passed discussions.

I'm considering handling unemployment appeals as part of my practice.
However, I've been made aware by other attorneys who practice in this
area that it is not uncommon for the opposing party to bring documents
to the hearing--documents that are not required to be submitted before
hand, giving me no opportunity for examination prior to the hearing.

For those of you who litigate, how do you handle these types of
issues?  Short of having a reader, which won't be an option for me, at
least at first, I'm not sure the best way to handle these situations.
If anyone has any suggestions I'd greatly like to hear about what has
worked and in what types of situations.

All the best,
Paul

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From gerard.sadlier at gmail.com  Mon Sep 17 21:41:28 2012
From: gerard.sadlier at gmail.com (Gerard Sadlier)
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:41:28 +0100
Subject: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing
In-Reply-To: <007601cd9519$dabd6a20$90383e60$@sbcglobal.net>
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Message-ID: <CAGZitz+nqrma3txxpS8j6-sQemU=OkpVhrHozcu6+Qy4L3k3GQ@mail.gmail.com>

Rod,

Can we discuss this by e-mail off list - I am in another jurisdiction
and time differences will make phone calls awkward, even though this
would be a preferable means of discussing this.

Thanks

Ger

On 9/17/12, Daniel McBride <dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Paul & Al:
>
> Although criminal defense is about all I do, I believe the same principle
> applies.  That principle is due process and effective assistance of
> counsel.
>
> Should I go into court and documents that I have not previously had access
> to arise, I will remind the judge that my client is entitled not only to
> counsel, but to effective assistance of counsel, and that my client's
> rights
> to due process cannot be denied.  I then ask that the court clerk or the
> court reporter read said documents to me, all while the jury is excused if
> in trial.
>
> Alternatively, I request a continuance to provide me the opportunity to
> view
> the documents using my computer technology devices.
>
> In the criminal courtroom, I have never had a problem.  My client gets what
> I need, or the court can chance reversal for denying my client due process
> and effective assistance of counsel.
>
> Dan McBride
> Fort Worth, Texas
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Rod Alcidonis, Esquire
> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 1:42 PM
> To: Blind Law Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing
>
> Paul:
>
> I handle a lot of those in Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia and surrounding
> counties. You are right. There is always going to be late discovery in this
> game. The way the process works is that you appear for the hearing, and the
> Clerk gives you the file to review. There will be hand-written documents in
> the file, pictures, etc. You must have a way to review the file because
> this
> is how you are going to win or lose at the hearing. You won't raise proper
> objections if you don't know what's in the file, or be able to effectively
> cross examined  the employer's representative. Given that severe
> limitation,
> there is no way you can do this without sighted assistance.
>
> By the way, this happens at every administrative hearings I have appeared
> in
> in Pennsylvania. You will be able to attend some hearings by yourself once
> you have a few years under your belt and you know the judges and you are
> fairly certain that the hearing will not require the ability to gain access
> to documents while in the courtroom.
>
> As usual, call me and we will brainstorm some stuff.
>
> This offer is extended to anyone who might need help in figuring something
> out as solo practitioners.
>
>
>
> Rod Alcidonis, Esquire
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Sullivan
> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 9:23 AM
> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing
>
> I imagine this is a topic that comes up frequently, so forgive me if
> I'm repeating passed discussions.
>
> I'm considering handling unemployment appeals as part of my practice.
> However, I've been made aware by other attorneys who practice in this
> area that it is not uncommon for the opposing party to bring documents
> to the hearing--documents that are not required to be submitted before
> hand, giving me no opportunity for examination prior to the hearing.
>
> For those of you who litigate, how do you handle these types of
> issues?  Short of having a reader, which won't be an option for me, at
> least at first, I'm not sure the best way to handle these situations.
> If anyone has any suggestions I'd greatly like to hear about what has
> worked and in what types of situations.
>
> All the best,
> Paul
>
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From joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com  Tue Sep 18 00:25:35 2012
From: joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com (RJ Sandefur)
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:25:35 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing
References: <CAC4Hya0E_+KrGDg+Aa=drDRUitRXk3auz8yLY_nX7m30Z+3yYQ@mail.gmail.com><1DA6303E0F2B40E6849C8A477426935E@AlcidonisLawPC>
	<007601cd9519$dabd6a20$90383e60$@sbcglobal.net>
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Dan, How do you as a blind lawyer have access to the jail? RJ
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Daniel McBride" <dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net>
To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 5:17 PM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing


> Paul & Al:
>
> Although criminal defense is about all I do, I believe the same principle
> applies.  That principle is due process and effective assistance of 
> counsel.
>
> Should I go into court and documents that I have not previously had access
> to arise, I will remind the judge that my client is entitled not only to
> counsel, but to effective assistance of counsel, and that my client's 
> rights
> to due process cannot be denied.  I then ask that the court clerk or the
> court reporter read said documents to me, all while the jury is excused if
> in trial.
>
> Alternatively, I request a continuance to provide me the opportunity to 
> view
> the documents using my computer technology devices.
>
> In the criminal courtroom, I have never had a problem.  My client gets 
> what
> I need, or the court can chance reversal for denying my client due process
> and effective assistance of counsel.
>
> Dan McBride
> Fort Worth, Texas
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Rod Alcidonis, Esquire
> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 1:42 PM
> To: Blind Law Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing
>
> Paul:
>
> I handle a lot of those in Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia and surrounding
> counties. You are right. There is always going to be late discovery in 
> this
> game. The way the process works is that you appear for the hearing, and 
> the
> Clerk gives you the file to review. There will be hand-written documents 
> in
> the file, pictures, etc. You must have a way to review the file because 
> this
> is how you are going to win or lose at the hearing. You won't raise proper
> objections if you don't know what's in the file, or be able to effectively
> cross examined  the employer's representative. Given that severe 
> limitation,
> there is no way you can do this without sighted assistance.
>
> By the way, this happens at every administrative hearings I have appeared 
> in
> in Pennsylvania. You will be able to attend some hearings by yourself once
> you have a few years under your belt and you know the judges and you are
> fairly certain that the hearing will not require the ability to gain 
> access
> to documents while in the courtroom.
>
> As usual, call me and we will brainstorm some stuff.
>
> This offer is extended to anyone who might need help in figuring something
> out as solo practitioners.
>
>
>
> Rod Alcidonis, Esquire
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Paul Sullivan
> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 9:23 AM
> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing
>
> I imagine this is a topic that comes up frequently, so forgive me if
> I'm repeating passed discussions.
>
> I'm considering handling unemployment appeals as part of my practice.
> However, I've been made aware by other attorneys who practice in this
> area that it is not uncommon for the opposing party to bring documents
> to the hearing--documents that are not required to be submitted before
> hand, giving me no opportunity for examination prior to the hearing.
>
> For those of you who litigate, how do you handle these types of
> issues?  Short of having a reader, which won't be an option for me, at
> least at first, I'm not sure the best way to handle these situations.
> If anyone has any suggestions I'd greatly like to hear about what has
> worked and in what types of situations.
>
> All the best,
> Paul
>
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From attorney at alcidonislaw.com  Tue Sep 18 01:34:04 2012
From: attorney at alcidonislaw.com (Alcidonis Law Office)
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:34:04 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing
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	<CAGZitz+nqrma3txxpS8j6-sQemU=OkpVhrHozcu6+Qy4L3k3GQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <9A812C3554C543F38A61FA54D89EE5E6@RodPC>

Ger:

Absolutely. Feel free to e-mail away.




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-----Original Message----- 
From: Gerard Sadlier
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 5:41 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing

Rod,

Can we discuss this by e-mail off list - I am in another jurisdiction
and time differences will make phone calls awkward, even though this
would be a preferable means of discussing this.

Thanks

Ger

On 9/17/12, Daniel McBride <dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Paul & Al:
>
> Although criminal defense is about all I do, I believe the same principle
> applies.  That principle is due process and effective assistance of
> counsel.
>
> Should I go into court and documents that I have not previously had access
> to arise, I will remind the judge that my client is entitled not only to
> counsel, but to effective assistance of counsel, and that my client's
> rights
> to due process cannot be denied.  I then ask that the court clerk or the
> court reporter read said documents to me, all while the jury is excused if
> in trial.
>
> Alternatively, I request a continuance to provide me the opportunity to
> view
> the documents using my computer technology devices.
>
> In the criminal courtroom, I have never had a problem.  My client gets 
> what
> I need, or the court can chance reversal for denying my client due process
> and effective assistance of counsel.
>
> Dan McBride
> Fort Worth, Texas
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Rod Alcidonis, Esquire
> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 1:42 PM
> To: Blind Law Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing
>
> Paul:
>
> I handle a lot of those in Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia and surrounding
> counties. You are right. There is always going to be late discovery in 
> this
> game. The way the process works is that you appear for the hearing, and 
> the
> Clerk gives you the file to review. There will be hand-written documents 
> in
> the file, pictures, etc. You must have a way to review the file because
> this
> is how you are going to win or lose at the hearing. You won't raise proper
> objections if you don't know what's in the file, or be able to effectively
> cross examined  the employer's representative. Given that severe
> limitation,
> there is no way you can do this without sighted assistance.
>
> By the way, this happens at every administrative hearings I have appeared
> in
> in Pennsylvania. You will be able to attend some hearings by yourself once
> you have a few years under your belt and you know the judges and you are
> fairly certain that the hearing will not require the ability to gain 
> access
> to documents while in the courtroom.
>
> As usual, call me and we will brainstorm some stuff.
>
> This offer is extended to anyone who might need help in figuring something
> out as solo practitioners.
>
>
>
> Rod Alcidonis, Esquire
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Sullivan
> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 9:23 AM
> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing
>
> I imagine this is a topic that comes up frequently, so forgive me if
> I'm repeating passed discussions.
>
> I'm considering handling unemployment appeals as part of my practice.
> However, I've been made aware by other attorneys who practice in this
> area that it is not uncommon for the opposing party to bring documents
> to the hearing--documents that are not required to be submitted before
> hand, giving me no opportunity for examination prior to the hearing.
>
> For those of you who litigate, how do you handle these types of
> issues?  Short of having a reader, which won't be an option for me, at
> least at first, I'm not sure the best way to handle these situations.
> If anyone has any suggestions I'd greatly like to hear about what has
> worked and in what types of situations.
>
> All the best,
> Paul
>
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From tmeloy at fuse.net  Tue Sep 18 02:08:56 2012
From: tmeloy at fuse.net (Timothy J. Meloy)
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:08:56 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing
In-Reply-To: <002901cd9534$200d1a20$0502a8c0@hometwxakonvzn>
References: <CAC4Hya0E_+KrGDg+Aa=drDRUitRXk3auz8yLY_nX7m30Z+3yYQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<1DA6303E0F2B40E6849C8A477426935E@AlcidonisLawPC>
	<007601cd9519$dabd6a20$90383e60$@sbcglobal.net>
	<002901cd9534$200d1a20$0502a8c0@hometwxakonvzn>
Message-ID: <C7F0E09B-1667-4650-A1AC-885D18291560@fuse.net>

In Ohio you can gain access to your attorney registration card. You can and then show a state ID to gain entrance. Hope this answers your question.

On Sep 17, 2012, at 8:25 PM, "RJ Sandefur" <joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dan, How do you as a blind lawyer have access to the jail? RJ
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Daniel McBride" <dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 5:17 PM
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing
> 
> 
>> Paul & Al:
>> 
>> Although criminal defense is about all I do, I believe the same principle
>> applies.  That principle is due process and effective assistance of counsel.
>> 
>> Should I go into court and documents that I have not previously had access
>> to arise, I will remind the judge that my client is entitled not only to
>> counsel, but to effective assistance of counsel, and that my client's rights
>> to due process cannot be denied.  I then ask that the court clerk or the
>> court reporter read said documents to me, all while the jury is excused if
>> in trial.
>> 
>> Alternatively, I request a continuance to provide me the opportunity to view
>> the documents using my computer technology devices.
>> 
>> In the criminal courtroom, I have never had a problem.  My client gets what
>> I need, or the court can chance reversal for denying my client due process
>> and effective assistance of counsel.
>> 
>> Dan McBride
>> Fort Worth, Texas
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Rod Alcidonis, Esquire
>> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 1:42 PM
>> To: Blind Law Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing
>> 
>> Paul:
>> 
>> I handle a lot of those in Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia and surrounding
>> counties. You are right. There is always going to be late discovery in this
>> game. The way the process works is that you appear for the hearing, and the
>> Clerk gives you the file to review. There will be hand-written documents in
>> the file, pictures, etc. You must have a way to review the file because this
>> is how you are going to win or lose at the hearing. You won't raise proper
>> objections if you don't know what's in the file, or be able to effectively
>> cross examined  the employer's representative. Given that severe limitation,
>> there is no way you can do this without sighted assistance.
>> 
>> By the way, this happens at every administrative hearings I have appeared in
>> in Pennsylvania. You will be able to attend some hearings by yourself once
>> you have a few years under your belt and you know the judges and you are
>> fairly certain that the hearing will not require the ability to gain access
>> to documents while in the courtroom.
>> 
>> As usual, call me and we will brainstorm some stuff.
>> 
>> This offer is extended to anyone who might need help in figuring something
>> out as solo practitioners.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Rod Alcidonis, Esquire
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- From: Paul Sullivan
>> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 9:23 AM
>> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing
>> 
>> I imagine this is a topic that comes up frequently, so forgive me if
>> I'm repeating passed discussions.
>> 
>> I'm considering handling unemployment appeals as part of my practice.
>> However, I've been made aware by other attorneys who practice in this
>> area that it is not uncommon for the opposing party to bring documents
>> to the hearing--documents that are not required to be submitted before
>> hand, giving me no opportunity for examination prior to the hearing.
>> 
>> For those of you who litigate, how do you handle these types of
>> issues?  Short of having a reader, which won't be an option for me, at
>> least at first, I'm not sure the best way to handle these situations.
>> If anyone has any suggestions I'd greatly like to hear about what has
>> worked and in what types of situations.
>> 
>> All the best,
>> Paul
>> 
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From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep 18 13:00:34 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:00:34 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Texas U.S. Attorney posting, uncompensated
Message-ID: <A2F98FF22F394B7F827CA5C44E22070C@mycomputer>

  Ross note: I see that this posting is for more than one position, and that, if hired, you are not able to accept a job with the U.S. Attorney's office until the 12 month duration of the term has been served.

  As a concerned member of this list, I try hard to post anything and everything that a lister may be interested in. But these "uncompensated" announcementsseem to be so unrealistic to so many of us, I will stop posting them if the list wants me to stop cluttering up the list with them.

  Comments?

  Ross

  **

   

  SPECIAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (Uncompensated)
  UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
  Northern District of Texas 
  Dallas or Fort Worth, TX
  Vacancy Announcement #12-NDTX-SAUSA-D04


------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  About the Office: The Office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas is the principal federal prosecution authority for the North Texas area, with offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Amarillo. The Civil Division is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agency authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. The Criminal Division prosecutes all federal crimes in our jurisdiction, including acts of terrorism, public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime, gang activities, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal offenses. The Appellate Division represents the United States in cases on appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, responds to post-conviction litigation, and keeps the district informed of developments in the law. 

  Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: One or more positions are available for uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorneys ("SAUSAs") in the Appellate Division, Dallas or Fort Worth, Texas. Attorneys in the Appellate Division handle all aspects of appeals from criminal cases prosecuted in the District, writing appellate briefs and presenting oral arguments on a variety of complex and novel issues involving the constitution, statutory construction, evidentiary disputes, and procedural matters. Appellate AUSAs also review draft briefs of their fellow AUSAs and participate in moot courts. In addition to defending criminal convictions from appellate challenge, Appellate AUSAs bring affirmative appeals to the Fifth Circuit from adverse district court decisions.

  Aside from their work in the Fifth Circuit, Appellate AUSAs keep abreast of changes and developments in the law, providing valuable guidance to the U.S. Attorney and fellow AUSAs on significant legal issues. Additionally, the Appellate Division responds to post-conviction matters, such as motions to vacate, set aside, or correct criminal judgments and sentences. Finally, Appellate SAUSAs consult with the Solicitor General's Office and the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice regarding potential government appeals, petitions for rehearing en banc, and U.S. Supreme Court litigation stemming from criminal cases in the District.

  The uncompensated SAUSAs primary role will be assisting with the Appellate Division's responses to post-conviction matters, such as motions to vacate, set aside, or correct criminal judgments and sentences. The SAUSA may also assist at hearings in post-conviction matters.

  The initial term of the uncompensated SAUSA appointment is 12 months, but may be extended for an additional time frame. The SAUSA will not be automatically hired by this office as an Assistant U.S. Attorney if a position becomes available, but the SAUSA may apply for any AUSA position in the office, or any office within the Department of Justice, after completing service as a SAUSA.

  An uncompensated SAUSA may not engage in compensated practice of law outside of the office. Attorneys are not eligible to serve as SAUSAs if they have had an employment offer deferred by a law firm and received a payment for the period of their deferral or if they will receive any payment from a law firm during their unpaid employment with the Department of Justice.

  As needed, additional uncompensated Special Assistant U.S. Attorney positions may be filled from this vacancy announcement.

  Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required.

  Preferred Qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues involved with a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral advocacy, writing skills, research abilities, interpersonal skills, and judgment, and must exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies. 

  Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

  Travel: Occasional travel may be required for district support or training purposes. 

  Salary Information: This is a one-year appointment without compensation

  Location: This position is located in Dallas or Fort Worth, Texas.

  Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized.

  Application Process and Deadline Date: Please email a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and list of references to usatxn-ausa.D02 at usdoj.gov. Applicants not having internet access may mail their application to:

  Amanda Booth
  H.R. Assistant
  Burnett Plaza, Suite 1700
  801 Cherry St, Unit 4
  Fort Worth, TX 76102

  Please include vacancy announcement #12-NDTX-SAUSA-D04 on your resume and all correspondence. The position is open until filled. The U.S. Attorney's Office will begin interviewing as applications arrive; however, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. No telephone calls please.

  Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprinting and credit check. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

  Internet Sites: Northern District of Texas: http://www.justice.gov/usao/txn/index.html.

  This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html

  Department Policies: Special Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

  The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

  It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

  There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).


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From dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net  Tue Sep 18 15:05:44 2012
From: dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net (Daniel McBride)
Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:05:44 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Texas U.S. Attorney posting, uncompensated
In-Reply-To: <A2F98FF22F394B7F827CA5C44E22070C@mycomputer>
References: <A2F98FF22F394B7F827CA5C44E22070C@mycomputer>
Message-ID: <003201cd95af$14307d70$3c917850$@sbcglobal.net>

Ross:

This is the first posting that I actually have some interest in.  I am 57
and have been without "gainful" employment for almost 6 years.  I have been
trying to get on at the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office with no
success.  If I could get this uncompensated position to add to my resume in
12 months, I just might have a chance at getting on with the Tarrant County
DA.

I am seriously considering applying for this position.  If it is not an
undue burden, please keep posting same.

Dan McBride
Fort Worth, Texas

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Ross Doerr
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 8:01 AM
To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] Texas U.S. Attorney posting, uncompensated

  Ross note: I see that this posting is for more than one position, and
that, if hired, you are not able to accept a job with the U.S. Attorney's
office until the 12 month duration of the term has been served.

  As a concerned member of this list, I try hard to post anything and
everything that a lister may be interested in. But these "uncompensated"
announcementsseem to be so unrealistic to so many of us, I will stop posting
them if the list wants me to stop cluttering up the list with them.

  Comments?

  Ross

  **

   

  SPECIAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (Uncompensated)
  UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
  Northern District of Texas 
  Dallas or Fort Worth, TX
  Vacancy Announcement #12-NDTX-SAUSA-D04


----------------------------------------------------------------------------
--

  About the Office: The Office of the United States Attorney for the
Northern District of Texas is the principal federal prosecution authority
for the North Texas area, with offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, Lubbock, and
Amarillo. The Civil Division is charged with defending agencies of the
United States, enforcing regulatory agency authority, and recovering funds
from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. The Criminal
Division prosecutes all federal crimes in our jurisdiction, including acts
of terrorism, public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime, gang
activities, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal offenses. The
Appellate Division represents the United States in cases on appeal before
the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, responds to post-conviction
litigation, and keeps the district informed of developments in the law. 

  Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: One or more positions are
available for uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorneys
("SAUSAs") in the Appellate Division, Dallas or Fort Worth, Texas. Attorneys
in the Appellate Division handle all aspects of appeals from criminal cases
prosecuted in the District, writing appellate briefs and presenting oral
arguments on a variety of complex and novel issues involving the
constitution, statutory construction, evidentiary disputes, and procedural
matters. Appellate AUSAs also review draft briefs of their fellow AUSAs and
participate in moot courts. In addition to defending criminal convictions
from appellate challenge, Appellate AUSAs bring affirmative appeals to the
Fifth Circuit from adverse district court decisions.

  Aside from their work in the Fifth Circuit, Appellate AUSAs keep abreast
of changes and developments in the law, providing valuable guidance to the
U.S. Attorney and fellow AUSAs on significant legal issues. Additionally,
the Appellate Division responds to post-conviction matters, such as motions
to vacate, set aside, or correct criminal judgments and sentences. Finally,
Appellate SAUSAs consult with the Solicitor General's Office and the
Criminal Division of the Department of Justice regarding potential
government appeals, petitions for rehearing en banc, and U.S. Supreme Court
litigation stemming from criminal cases in the District.

  The uncompensated SAUSAs primary role will be assisting with the Appellate
Division's responses to post-conviction matters, such as motions to vacate,
set aside, or correct criminal judgments and sentences. The SAUSA may also
assist at hearings in post-conviction matters.

  The initial term of the uncompensated SAUSA appointment is 12 months, but
may be extended for an additional time frame. The SAUSA will not be
automatically hired by this office as an Assistant U.S. Attorney if a
position becomes available, but the SAUSA may apply for any AUSA position in
the office, or any office within the Department of Justice, after completing
service as a SAUSA.

  An uncompensated SAUSA may not engage in compensated practice of law
outside of the office. Attorneys are not eligible to serve as SAUSAs if they
have had an employment offer deferred by a law firm and received a payment
for the period of their deferral or if they will receive any payment from a
law firm during their unpaid employment with the Department of Justice.

  As needed, additional uncompensated Special Assistant U.S. Attorney
positions may be filled from this vacancy announcement.

  Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D.
degree from an accredited law school, be an active member of the bar (any
jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant
experience. United States citizenship is required.

  Preferred Qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical
ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical
issues involved with a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral
advocacy, writing skills, research abilities, interpersonal skills, and
judgment, and must exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and
professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client
agencies. 

  Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function with minimal
guidance in a highly demanding environment. Applicants will be expected to
do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially
self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings.
Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to
include experience with automated research on the internet, electronic court
filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

  Travel: Occasional travel may be required for district support or training
purposes. 

  Salary Information: This is a one-year appointment without compensation

  Location: This position is located in Dallas or Fort Worth, Texas.

  Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized.

  Application Process and Deadline Date: Please email a cover letter,
resume, writing sample, and list of references to usatxn-ausa.D02 at usdoj.gov.
Applicants not having internet access may mail their application to:

  Amanda Booth
  H.R. Assistant
  Burnett Plaza, Suite 1700
  801 Cherry St, Unit 4
  Fort Worth, TX 76102

  Please include vacancy announcement #12-NDTX-SAUSA-D04 on your resume and
all correspondence. The position is open until filled. The U.S. Attorney's
Office will begin interviewing as applications arrive; however, applicants
are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. No telephone calls please.

  Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a
satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprinting and
credit check. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable
adjudication of a background investigation.

  Internet Sites: Northern District of Texas:
http://www.justice.gov/usao/txn/index.html.

  This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at:
http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html

  Department Policies: Special Assistant United States Attorneys generally
must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. §
545 for district-specific information.

  The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable
Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will
be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin,
political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age,
sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a
parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the
basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of
Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and
mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its
affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that
persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on
the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides
reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and
hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for
reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

  It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and
persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which
screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also
contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background
investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the
Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys'
Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement,
non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but
should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare;
such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the
Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements.
Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be
considered on a case-by-case basis. 

  There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to
attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of
Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in
attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include
that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting
documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from
Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions.
Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to
claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for
10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation
required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website,
www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the
types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s).
Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation
associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of
nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in
the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement
orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement
was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was
transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or
retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).





From dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net  Tue Sep 18 15:28:55 2012
From: dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net (Daniel McBride)
Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:28:55 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing
In-Reply-To: <002901cd9534$200d1a20$0502a8c0@hometwxakonvzn>
References: <CAC4Hya0E_+KrGDg+Aa=drDRUitRXk3auz8yLY_nX7m30Z+3yYQ@mail.gmail.com><1DA6303E0F2B40E6849C8A477426935E@AlcidonisLawPC>	<007601cd9519$dabd6a20$90383e60$@sbcglobal.net>
	<002901cd9534$200d1a20$0502a8c0@hometwxakonvzn>
Message-ID: <003a01cd95b2$51636c40$f42a44c0$@sbcglobal.net>

R.J.:

My blindness is due to retinitis pigmentosa.  When I started practicing in
Fort Worth in 1986, I was not cane dependent.  I became cane dependent
around 2001.

During the 15 years that I could still see something, I became very familiar
with all four of Tarrant County's jails.  Thus, after becoming cane
dependent, I had the layouts in my mind.

Two of the facilities are downtown, so access thereto was easy enough as I
officed downtown.  Two of the facilities are outside of downtown, one of
which I could ride the bus while I had to find transportation to the fourth.

I do clearly remember the first time I went to the jail to visit a client
and had my CCTV with me.  I carted my CCTV around on a baggage cart.  The
jailer told me I could go in, but that the CCTV would have to stay behind.
I asked who her supervisor was, and she referred me to Chief Pencell.  I
went around the corner to Chief Pencell's office, where he made an
appointment to visit with Sheriff Carpenter and he called the jailer and
told her to let me take my CCTV with me and to make whatever arrangements I
needed to set it up and use it.

The next day, I met with the Sheriff.  After our visit, all four facility
captains were put on notice to set up a special room for meeting with my
clients and to make use of my CCTV, even if it meant using the captain's
office.  In the 26 years since, I have never had a problem, and became good
friends with the facility captain at the Cold Springs facility.

Dan McBride
Fort Worth, Texas

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of RJ Sandefur
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 7:26 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing

Dan, How do you as a blind lawyer have access to the jail? RJ
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Daniel McBride" <dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net>
To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 5:17 PM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing


> Paul & Al:
>
> Although criminal defense is about all I do, I believe the same principle
> applies.  That principle is due process and effective assistance of 
> counsel.
>
> Should I go into court and documents that I have not previously had access
> to arise, I will remind the judge that my client is entitled not only to
> counsel, but to effective assistance of counsel, and that my client's 
> rights
> to due process cannot be denied.  I then ask that the court clerk or the
> court reporter read said documents to me, all while the jury is excused if
> in trial.
>
> Alternatively, I request a continuance to provide me the opportunity to 
> view
> the documents using my computer technology devices.
>
> In the criminal courtroom, I have never had a problem.  My client gets 
> what
> I need, or the court can chance reversal for denying my client due process
> and effective assistance of counsel.
>
> Dan McBride
> Fort Worth, Texas
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Rod Alcidonis, Esquire
> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 1:42 PM
> To: Blind Law Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing
>
> Paul:
>
> I handle a lot of those in Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia and surrounding
> counties. You are right. There is always going to be late discovery in 
> this
> game. The way the process works is that you appear for the hearing, and 
> the
> Clerk gives you the file to review. There will be hand-written documents 
> in
> the file, pictures, etc. You must have a way to review the file because 
> this
> is how you are going to win or lose at the hearing. You won't raise proper
> objections if you don't know what's in the file, or be able to effectively
> cross examined  the employer's representative. Given that severe 
> limitation,
> there is no way you can do this without sighted assistance.
>
> By the way, this happens at every administrative hearings I have appeared 
> in
> in Pennsylvania. You will be able to attend some hearings by yourself once
> you have a few years under your belt and you know the judges and you are
> fairly certain that the hearing will not require the ability to gain 
> access
> to documents while in the courtroom.
>
> As usual, call me and we will brainstorm some stuff.
>
> This offer is extended to anyone who might need help in figuring something
> out as solo practitioners.
>
>
>
> Rod Alcidonis, Esquire
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Paul Sullivan
> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 9:23 AM
> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blindlaw] Handling paper docs at a hearing
>
> I imagine this is a topic that comes up frequently, so forgive me if
> I'm repeating passed discussions.
>
> I'm considering handling unemployment appeals as part of my practice.
> However, I've been made aware by other attorneys who practice in this
> area that it is not uncommon for the opposing party to bring documents
> to the hearing--documents that are not required to be submitted before
> hand, giving me no opportunity for examination prior to the hearing.
>
> For those of you who litigate, how do you handle these types of
> issues?  Short of having a reader, which won't be an option for me, at
> least at first, I'm not sure the best way to handle these situations.
> If anyone has any suggestions I'd greatly like to hear about what has
> worked and in what types of situations.
>
> All the best,
> Paul
>
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From emrene at earthlink.net  Tue Sep 18 18:36:57 2012
From: emrene at earthlink.net (Elizabeth Rene)
Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:36:57 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] Re paper docs at a hearing
Message-ID: <11395FD220014E699407F4AAFACCB3CB@elizabethrene>

What about using a KNFB Reader or a hand-held electronic magnifier?

And, re pictorial evidence, do you have an investigator or paralegal working 
with you to determine what the photo portrays and whether it fairly and 
accurately represents what it purports to show?

I'd be interested to see what blind judges and ALJs do with this kind of 
evidence in their bench trials.

Elizabeth




From Susan.Kelly at pima.gov  Tue Sep 18 18:43:23 2012
From: Susan.Kelly at pima.gov (Susan Kelly)
Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:43:23 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] Re paper docs at a hearing
In-Reply-To: <11395FD220014E699407F4AAFACCB3CB@elizabethrene>
References: <11395FD220014E699407F4AAFACCB3CB@elizabethrene>
Message-ID: <F8AF7FE2971A7E468ABC5B960EF7609D01E09914@spexch2k301.central.pima.gov>

I have used a hand-held "standard" magnifier, a KNFB, and a hand-held
video magnifier in court (criminal / juvenile delinquency).  At the
moment, I am trying out a program on my iPad, which seems to give me a
better view of the entire page for filling out forms that are necessary
to our file system.  While I can't say any of it is as easy or
comfortable as when I could still read on my own, with only
glasses/contacts, each has its place.  

The biggest issue is the speed at which juvenile court necessarily has
to move, coupled with the failure of the prosecution to get disclosure
to our office in a timely manner (before the hearing) so that it can be
properly scanned.  That, and the fact that the size of the courtroom
make both the magnification and spoken programs (even with an earpiece)
a huge hazard to client confidentiality.

-----Original Message-----
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On Behalf Of Elizabeth Rene
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 11:37 AM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] Re paper docs at a hearing

What about using a KNFB Reader or a hand-held electronic magnifier?

And, re pictorial evidence, do you have an investigator or paralegal
working with you to determine what the photo portrays and whether it
fairly and accurately represents what it purports to show?

I'd be interested to see what blind judges and ALJs do with this kind of
evidence in their bench trials.

Elizabeth



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From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep 18 21:39:52 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:39:52 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting Northern Texas
Message-ID: <E59010CA0FFA4B5CA5788D0928FFB809@mycomputer>

   

  ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
  UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
  Northern District of Texas
  Abilene, TX
  Vacancy Announcement #12-NDTX-AUSA-AB01


------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  About the Office: The Office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas is the principal federal prosecution authority for the North Texas area, with offices in Abilene, Dallas, Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Amarillo. The Civil Division is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agency authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. The Criminal Division prosecutes all federal crimes in our jurisdiction, including acts of terrorism, public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime, gang activities, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal offenses. The Appellate Division represents the United States in cases on appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, responds to post-conviction litigation, and keeps the district informed of developments in the law.

  Who May Apply: Due to the Attorney General's hiring freeze, only current permanent employees of a U.S. Attorney's Office and EOUSA may be considered and selected.

  Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will serve in the criminal division and pioneer the staffing of the Abilene division. Assignments will include the investigation and prosecution of all federal criminal offenses.

  Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school and be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, territory, or the District of Columbia. Applicants must be active members in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction). In addition, applicants must have at least three years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney.

  Preferred Qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues involved with a case; superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment; excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies, and must have a demonstrated capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.

  Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

  Travel: Occasional travel may be required. 

  Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience and availability of funds. The current range of basic pay is $44,581 to $131,534, plus locality pay which is currently 14.16%.

  Location: This position is available in Abilene, TX. Additional information on Abilene can be viewed on the internet at http://www.abilene.com/

  Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized.

  Application Process and Deadline Date: grade/salary, and writing sample (please limit to 10 pages or less). Please indicate vacancy announcement #12-NDTX-AUSA-AB01 on your resume/correspondence. Email your application to: USATXN-AUSA.L01 at usdoj.gov

  Applicants not having internet access may send their application to:

                                      Amanda Booth
                                      Human Resources Asst.
                                      United States Attorney's Office
                                      Burnett Plaza, Suite 1700
                                      801 Cherry St., Unit #4
                                      Fort Worth, Texas 76102-6882

  When To Apply: This announcement opens September 18, 2012 and will remain open until filled. Applications will be referred for consideration as they are received.

  Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html

  Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

  All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition.

  The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

  It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

  There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).


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From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep 18 21:45:22 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:45:22 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Texas U.S. Attorney Posting
Message-ID: <93F833896C024BBD8489C64FCF92AED3@mycomputer>

ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

Northern District of Texas

Abilene, TX

Vacancy Announcement #12-NDTX-AUSA-AB01

 

 

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

About the Office: The Office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas is the principal federal prosecution authority for the North Texas area, with offices in Abilene, Dallas, Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Amarillo. The Civil Division is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agency authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. The Criminal Division prosecutes all federal crimes in our jurisdiction, including acts of terrorism, public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime, gang activities, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal offenses. The Appellate Division represents the United States in cases on appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, responds to post-conviction litigation, and keeps the district informed of developments in the law.

 

Who May Apply: Due to the Attorney General's hiring freeze, only current permanent employees of a U.S. Attorney's Office and EOUSA may be considered and selected.

 

Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will serve in the criminal division and pioneer the staffing of the Abilene division. Assignments will include the investigation and prosecution of all federal criminal offenses.

 

Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school and be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, territory, or the District of Columbia. Applicants must be active members in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction). In addition, applicants must have at least three years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney.

 

Preferred Qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues involved with a case; superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment; excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies, and must have a demonstrated capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.

 

Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

 

Travel: Occasional travel may be required. 

 

Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience and availability of funds. The current range of basic pay is $44,581 to $131,534, plus locality pay which is currently 14.16%.

 

Location: This position is available in Abilene, TX. Additional information on Abilene can be viewed on the internet at http://www.abilene.com/

 

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized.

 

Application Process and Deadline Date: grade/salary, and writing sample (please limit to 10 pages or less). Please indicate vacancy announcement #12-NDTX-AUSA-AB01 on your resume/correspondence. Email your application to: USATXN-AUSA.L01 at usdoj.gov

 

Applicants not having internet access may send their application to:

 

                                    Amanda Booth

                                    Human Resources Asst.

                                    United States Attorney's Office

                                    Burnett Plaza, Suite 1700

                                    801 Cherry St., Unit #4

                                    Fort Worth, Texas 76102-6882

 

When To Apply: This announcement opens September 18, 2012 and will remain open until filled. Applications will be referred for consideration as they are received.

 

Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html

 

Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

 

All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition.

 

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

 

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

 

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).

From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep 18 21:48:29 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:48:29 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Northern Texas Uncompensated job posting
Message-ID: <E7B6361FE49D4B9EB5ECCBBB45DA0E7D@mycomputer>

Ross note: I see that this posting is for more than one position, and that, if hired, you are not able to accept a job with the U.S. Attorney's office until the 12 month duration of the term has been served.

 

As a concerned member of this list, I try hard to post anything and everything that a lister may be interested in. But these "uncompensated" announcementsseem to be so unrealistic to so many of us, I will stop posting them if the list wants me to stop cluttering up the list with them.

 

Comments?

 

Ross

 

**

 

 

 

SPECIAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (Uncompensated)

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

Northern District of Texas 

Dallas or Fort Worth, TX

Vacancy Announcement #12-NDTX-SAUSA-D04

 

 

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

About the Office: The Office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas is the principal federal prosecution authority for the North Texas area, with offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Amarillo. The Civil Division is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agency authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. The Criminal Division prosecutes all federal crimes in our jurisdiction, including acts of terrorism, public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime, gang activities, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal offenses. The Appellate Division represents the United States in cases on appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, responds to post-conviction litigation, and keeps the district informed of developments in the law. 

 

Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: One or more positions are available for uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorneys ("SAUSAs") in the Appellate Division, Dallas or Fort Worth, Texas. Attorneys in the Appellate Division handle all aspects of appeals from criminal cases prosecuted in the District, writing appellate briefs and presenting oral arguments on a variety of complex and novel issues involving the constitution, statutory construction, evidentiary disputes, and procedural matters. Appellate AUSAs also review draft briefs of their fellow AUSAs and participate in moot courts. In addition to defending criminal convictions from appellate challenge, Appellate AUSAs bring affirmative appeals to the Fifth Circuit from adverse district court decisions.

 

Aside from their work in the Fifth Circuit, Appellate AUSAs keep abreast of changes and developments in the law, providing valuable guidance to the U.S. Attorney and fellow AUSAs on significant legal issues. Additionally, the Appellate Division responds to post-conviction matters, such as motions to vacate, set aside, or correct criminal judgments and sentences. Finally, Appellate SAUSAs consult with the Solicitor General's Office and the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice regarding potential government appeals, petitions for rehearing en banc, and U.S. Supreme Court litigation stemming from criminal cases in the District.

 

The uncompensated SAUSAs primary role will be assisting with the Appellate Division's responses to post-conviction matters, such as motions to vacate, set aside, or correct criminal judgments and sentences. The SAUSA may also assist at hearings in post-conviction matters.

 

The initial term of the uncompensated SAUSA appointment is 12 months, but may be extended for an additional time frame. The SAUSA will not be automatically hired by this office as an Assistant U.S. Attorney if a position becomes available, but the SAUSA may apply for any AUSA position in the office, or any office within the Department of Justice, after completing service as a SAUSA.

 

An uncompensated SAUSA may not engage in compensated practice of law outside of the office. Attorneys are not eligible to serve as SAUSAs if they have had an employment offer deferred by a law firm and received a payment for the period of their deferral or if they will receive any payment from a law firm during their unpaid employment with the Department of Justice.

 

As needed, additional uncompensated Special Assistant U.S. Attorney positions may be filled from this vacancy announcement.

 

Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required.

 

Preferred Qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues involved with a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral advocacy, writing skills, research abilities, interpersonal skills, and judgment, and must exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies. 

 

Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

 

Travel: Occasional travel may be required for district support or training purposes. 

 

Salary Information: This is a one-year appointment without compensation

 

Location: This position is located in Dallas or Fort Worth, Texas.

 

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized.

 

Application Process and Deadline Date: Please email a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and list of references to usatxn-ausa.D02 at usdoj.gov. Applicants not having internet access may mail their application to:

 

Amanda Booth

H.R. Assistant

Burnett Plaza, Suite 1700

801 Cherry St, Unit 4

Fort Worth, TX 76102

 

Please include vacancy announcement #12-NDTX-SAUSA-D04 on your resume and all correspondence. The position is open until filled. The U.S. Attorney's Office will begin interviewing as applications arrive; however, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. No telephone calls please.

 

Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprinting and credit check. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

 

Internet Sites: Northern District of Texas: http://www.justice.gov/usao/txn/index.html.

 

This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html

 

Department Policies: Special Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

 

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

 

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

 

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).

 

From dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net  Wed Sep 19 01:47:21 2012
From: dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net (Daniel McBride)
Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:47:21 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Re paper docs at a hearing
In-Reply-To: <F8AF7FE2971A7E468ABC5B960EF7609D01E09914@spexch2k301.central.pima.gov>
References: <11395FD220014E699407F4AAFACCB3CB@elizabethrene>
	<F8AF7FE2971A7E468ABC5B960EF7609D01E09914@spexch2k301.central.pima.gov>
Message-ID: <003801cd9608$b6030b50$220921f0$@sbcglobal.net>

Susan:

Are you a prosecutor or defense attorney?

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Susan Kelly
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:43 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Re paper docs at a hearing

I have used a hand-held "standard" magnifier, a KNFB, and a hand-held video
magnifier in court (criminal / juvenile delinquency).  At the moment, I am
trying out a program on my iPad, which seems to give me a better view of the
entire page for filling out forms that are necessary to our file system.
While I can't say any of it is as easy or comfortable as when I could still
read on my own, with only glasses/contacts, each has its place.  

The biggest issue is the speed at which juvenile court necessarily has to
move, coupled with the failure of the prosecution to get disclosure to our
office in a timely manner (before the hearing) so that it can be properly
scanned.  That, and the fact that the size of the courtroom make both the
magnification and spoken programs (even with an earpiece) a huge hazard to
client confidentiality.

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Elizabeth Rene
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 11:37 AM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] Re paper docs at a hearing

What about using a KNFB Reader or a hand-held electronic magnifier?

And, re pictorial evidence, do you have an investigator or paralegal working
with you to determine what the photo portrays and whether it fairly and
accurately represents what it purports to show?

I'd be interested to see what blind judges and ALJs do with this kind of
evidence in their bench trials.

Elizabeth



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From shannon at bartchroofing.com  Wed Sep 19 12:16:22 2012
From: shannon at bartchroofing.com (shannon)
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2012 07:16:22 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Re paper docs at a hearing
References: <11395FD220014E699407F4AAFACCB3CB@elizabethrene>
	<F8AF7FE2971A7E468ABC5B960EF7609D01E09914@spexch2k301.central.pima.gov>
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Susan,
What is the name of the program that you are using on the ipad?
What does it do for you?
Can it be run on an iphone?
Thank you
Shannon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Susan Kelly" <Susan.Kelly at pima.gov>
To: "Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:43 PM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Re paper docs at a hearing


>I have used a hand-held "standard" magnifier, a KNFB, and a hand-held
> video magnifier in court (criminal / juvenile delinquency).  At the
> moment, I am trying out a program on my iPad, which seems to give me a
> better view of the entire page for filling out forms that are necessary
> to our file system.  While I can't say any of it is as easy or
> comfortable as when I could still read on my own, with only
> glasses/contacts, each has its place.
>
> The biggest issue is the speed at which juvenile court necessarily has
> to move, coupled with the failure of the prosecution to get disclosure
> to our office in a timely manner (before the hearing) so that it can be
> properly scanned.  That, and the fact that the size of the courtroom
> make both the magnification and spoken programs (even with an earpiece)
> a huge hazard to client confidentiality.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Elizabeth Rene
> Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 11:37 AM
> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blindlaw] Re paper docs at a hearing
>
> What about using a KNFB Reader or a hand-held electronic magnifier?
>
> And, re pictorial evidence, do you have an investigator or paralegal
> working with you to determine what the photo portrays and whether it
> fairly and accurately represents what it purports to show?
>
> I'd be interested to see what blind judges and ALJs do with this kind of
> evidence in their bench trials.
>
> Elizabeth
>
>
>
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From Susan.Kelly at pima.gov  Wed Sep 19 14:45:35 2012
From: Susan.Kelly at pima.gov (Susan Kelly)
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2012 07:45:35 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] Re paper docs at a hearing
In-Reply-To: <003801cd9608$b6030b50$220921f0$@sbcglobal.net>
References: <11395FD220014E699407F4AAFACCB3CB@elizabethrene><F8AF7FE2971A7E468ABC5B960EF7609D01E09914@spexch2k301.central.pima.gov>
	<003801cd9608$b6030b50$220921f0$@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <F8AF7FE2971A7E468ABC5B960EF7609D01E0991E@spexch2k301.central.pima.gov>

Defense - public defender currently assigned to juvenile court. 

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Daniel McBride
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 6:47 PM
To: 'Blind Law Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Re paper docs at a hearing

Susan:

Are you a prosecutor or defense attorney?

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Susan Kelly
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:43 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Re paper docs at a hearing

I have used a hand-held "standard" magnifier, a KNFB, and a hand-held
video magnifier in court (criminal / juvenile delinquency).  At the
moment, I am trying out a program on my iPad, which seems to give me a
better view of the entire page for filling out forms that are necessary
to our file system.
While I can't say any of it is as easy or comfortable as when I could
still read on my own, with only glasses/contacts, each has its place.  

The biggest issue is the speed at which juvenile court necessarily has
to move, coupled with the failure of the prosecution to get disclosure
to our office in a timely manner (before the hearing) so that it can be
properly scanned.  That, and the fact that the size of the courtroom
make both the magnification and spoken programs (even with an earpiece)
a huge hazard to client confidentiality.

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Elizabeth Rene
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 11:37 AM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] Re paper docs at a hearing

What about using a KNFB Reader or a hand-held electronic magnifier?

And, re pictorial evidence, do you have an investigator or paralegal
working with you to determine what the photo portrays and whether it
fairly and accurately represents what it purports to show?

I'd be interested to see what blind judges and ALJs do with this kind of
evidence in their bench trials.

Elizabeth



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From Susan.Kelly at pima.gov  Wed Sep 19 14:50:08 2012
From: Susan.Kelly at pima.gov (Susan Kelly)
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2012 07:50:08 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] Re paper docs at a hearing
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	<07D03A15BDFD4D0DABCE6D9E2AE93D0F@bartchroofing.stl>
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Shannon -

It is Magnify HD - I think it has an iPhone version as well, but because
I wanted something I could use without sound (if possible) and which
gave me  a (MUCH) bigger view, the iPad version is the one I picked.
It's like a huge video magnifier / portable CCTV.  SO far, so good...the
usual slight off-set that any portable video magnifier will have, but
fairly easy to compensate for.  

Susan 

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of shannon
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 5:16 AM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Re paper docs at a hearing


Susan,
What is the name of the program that you are using on the ipad?
What does it do for you?
Can it be run on an iphone?
Thank you
Shannon
----- Original Message -----
From: "Susan Kelly" <Susan.Kelly at pima.gov>
To: "Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:43 PM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Re paper docs at a hearing


>I have used a hand-held "standard" magnifier, a KNFB, and a hand-held
> video magnifier in court (criminal / juvenile delinquency).  At the
> moment, I am trying out a program on my iPad, which seems to give me a
> better view of the entire page for filling out forms that are
necessary
> to our file system.  While I can't say any of it is as easy or
> comfortable as when I could still read on my own, with only
> glasses/contacts, each has its place.
>
> The biggest issue is the speed at which juvenile court necessarily has
> to move, coupled with the failure of the prosecution to get disclosure
> to our office in a timely manner (before the hearing) so that it can
be
> properly scanned.  That, and the fact that the size of the courtroom
> make both the magnification and spoken programs (even with an
earpiece)
> a huge hazard to client confidentiality.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Elizabeth Rene
> Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 11:37 AM
> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blindlaw] Re paper docs at a hearing
>
> What about using a KNFB Reader or a hand-held electronic magnifier?
>
> And, re pictorial evidence, do you have an investigator or paralegal
> working with you to determine what the photo portrays and whether it
> fairly and accurately represents what it purports to show?
>
> I'd be interested to see what blind judges and ALJs do with this kind
of
> evidence in their bench trials.
>
> Elizabeth
>
>
>
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From ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com  Wed Sep 19 16:04:43 2012
From: ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com (Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc.)
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:04:43 -0600
Subject: [blindlaw] ADA AND TEXTBOOK PROCUREMENT--ANY OPINIONS?
References: <auto-000023581207@mailfront3.g2host.com>
Message-ID: <B89069AF1A054761A310C1AB57B51F5C@victory2>

Hello Everyone:

Some of us read audio books at lightning speeds and are able to comprehend 
them better in a college or other environments.  There's also another group 
that prefers the use of Braille in part because it helps them to spell words 
better.  This can be particularly true with legal and medical related 
terminologies.

Here are my questions for the group:  Are colleges legally obligated to 
provide textbooks to a blind student in an accessible format such as 
Braille, electronic text, or PDF?  If yes, is there a specific citation in 
the ADA statute that makes this an absolute requirements?  Lastly, has there 
been any court opinion regarding the provision of textbooks in an accessible 
format to a blind student?

Your views and help with this vexing issue will be graciously appreciated. 
Much thanks!!

Sincerely,
Olusegun
Denver, Colorado 



From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Wed Sep 19 22:05:49 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:05:49 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Posting eastern PENNSYLVANIA
Message-ID: <B198323300D94533B163BEECE3CD08F2@mycomputer>

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 

EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

About the Office: The Eastern District of Pennsylvania is one of the largest districts in the United States. The District covers a nine-county area in southeastern Pennsylvania with a population of 5.2 million people. The District's principal city is Philadelphia and contains the fourth largest metropolitan center in the country.

Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The District is accepting applications from experienced trial attorneys to represent the United States in civil actions in both defensive and affirmative cases.

Qualifications:Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. 

Preferred qualifications: Applicants should possess outstanding litigation skills, legal writing and research skills, courtroom skills, and demonstrated commitment to professionalism and public service. 

United States citizenship is required.

Travel: Occasional travel within and outside the District will be required.

Type of Position: All initial permanent attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14 month basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. 

If you responded to advertisements of this office for an AUSA position that were posted on May 16 or August 21, 2012, and wish to be considered for this position, you need only send a cover letter stating that you previously applied for an AUSA position in response to the advertisement of May 16 or August 21, 2012, and would like to be considered for this position. 

Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $44,581 to $131,534 plus 21.79% locality pay where authorized.

Location: U. S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is located in Center City Philadelphia. Philadelphia offers a unique variety of attractions, culture, and entertainment.

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not ordinarily authorized.

Application Process and Deadline Date: Please send a resume and cover letter to:

Louis D. Lappen

First Assistant United States Attorney

United States Attorney's Office

615 Chestnut Street, Suite 1250

Philadelphia, PA 19106-4476

Resumes and cover letters may also be sent via electronic mail to: 

USAPAE.AUSA.Recruit at usdoj.gov PDF format is preferred.

No telephone calls please. Applications must be received or postmarked by September 26, 2012.

Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint and credit checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Internet Sites: The home page for the U. S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania may be accessed at: www.usdoj.gov/usao/pae 

This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/attvacancies.html.

Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information. 

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non-merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).

From gerard.sadlier at gmail.com  Thu Sep 20 18:48:57 2012
From: gerard.sadlier at gmail.com (Gerard Sadlier)
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:48:57 +0100
Subject: [blindlaw] Books on US or Australian Corporations Law Available
	Electronically?
Message-ID: <CAGZitzJLAxDg8VUBG=H31OLF4x5CZM6biKy0z_wTienwxOw1vQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hi all,

Could anyone recommend books on US corporate law (particularly the law
of Dellaware)?

If you could give me any text of this electronically that would be brilliant!

If anyone has anything regarding Australian Company law, that would be
wonderful too!

Thanks so much

Ger


From zmayfarth23 at gmail.com  Thu Sep 20 18:48:47 2012
From: zmayfarth23 at gmail.com (Zachariah M)
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:48:47 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] CMS Reporting for Personal Injury
Message-ID: <CAAztmy=HfG41E6F278qf2iEQX8kr_BNzs=G5eUGmbihRANPDHg@mail.gmail.com>

Hello All,

I want to first thank you for taking the time to read this.

I am legally blind resident of Texas, I was injured on 7/14/2012 and was
contacted by the insureds company.  I filed all paper work and received my
check today for medical expenses.  Along with the check, I was provided a
form to fill out for CMS reporting.  As I receive SSDI, the insurance
representative claims I cannot be the sole payee.  I started receiving SSDI
on or about April 2011, and as such, am not eligible for Medicare or
Medicaid for 24 months after my first SSDI payment.    My question is this:
As I am not eligible for Medicare/Medicaid benefits, how do I go about
asking the insurance company to reissue the check as I am not currently
receiving nor eligible for Medicare/medicaid benefits?  My apologies if I
am redundant.

Thank you all very much for your thoughts.

-Zachariah

From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Fri Sep 21 12:51:55 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:51:55 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting Minnesota
Message-ID: <6B9D651ABD134634AD093B74CAF407BC@mycomputer>

ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

District of Minnesota

2012-03

 

 

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

About the Office: The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota (USAO) is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the District of Minnesota. This includes criminal prosecutions for violations of federal law, civil lawsuits by and against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. With an authorized strength of approximately 57 Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs), the USAO is considered a large District. The USAO is divided into three litigating Divisions (Criminal, Civil, and Appellate). The USAO's main offices are in Minneapolis, MN with a staffed branch office in St. Paul, MN, and an unstaffed office in Fergus Falls, MN.

 

Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: Hiring is for AUSA positions in our Criminal Division. 

 

 

AUSAs in the Criminal Division prosecute federal criminal cases in the District. AUSAs in the Criminal Division advise federal law enforcement agents on criminal investigations, present criminal cases to the grand jury, try criminal cases before the United States District Court, and represent the United States in criminal appeals before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Candidates should be capable of handling a variety of significant and complex criminal prosecutions.

 

AUSAs in the Criminal Division are active at both the trial and appellate levels, negotiating for settlement, engaging in motions practice, trying cases, and writing and arguing appeals. 

 

Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Applicants for Criminal AUSA positions must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. experience. 

 

Preferred Qualifications: Hiring for AUSA positions within the USAO is highly competitive. The USAO seeks a diverse complement of lawyers with a wide range of exceptional skills and experience. Applicants must demonstrate a keen intellect, a deep commitment to public interest, quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Litigation experience, superior academic record, excellent oral and writing skills, strong research skills, strong interpersonal skills and professional deportment, good judgment, impeccable character, demonstrated interest in public service, courtroom presence, and the ability to work with and relate to a wide variety of people are all taken into account. Most attorneys hired have several years of experience, although highly qualified recent graduates with some experience in practice or in a judicial clerkship are also considered. Attorneys must undergo and pass a full background investigation before entering on duty, and are expected to make a minimum three-year commitment to the USAO. Submission of a writing sample with resume is required. Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding office and courtroom environment. 

 

Travel: Travel both within and outside the district may be required depending on the needs of any particular case assignment to attend court proceedings, interview witnesses and perform case and investigation related travel. Travel to Duluth, Bemidiji, Fergus Falls and out-state areas may be required. Travel is also required for training at the Department of Justice's National Advocacy Center, Columbia, South Carolina.

 

Salary Information: AUSA pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $44,581 to $117,994 plus an additional 20.96 % locality pay for the Minneapolis area added to attorney base pay. Assistant U.S. Attorneys are eligible for Federal benefits as shown at www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp Appointment is subject to FBI background investigation, including credit check, arrest, reference and drug use inquiries. U.S. Citizenship is required.

 

Location: Minneapolis, MN or St. Paul, MN

 

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

 

Application Process and Deadline Date: Attorneys seeking a position as an AUSA should provide a cover letter with a resume, brief writing sample, and law school transcript. Please be sure to indicate all jurisdictions in which admitted to practice law. AUSA applications are accepted throughout the year and should be directed to:

 

B. Todd Jones, United States Attorney

District of Minnesota

ATTN: Tammie Cuddihy

300 South 4th Street, Suite 600

Minneapolis, MN 55415 

 

 

Hiring is on a rolling basis as positions become available. No telephone calls please.

 

Internet Sites: http://www.justice.gov/usao/mn/

 

This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html

 

Department Policies: An AUSA generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

 

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

 

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

 

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).

From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Fri Sep 21 18:40:14 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:40:14 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Trial Attorney posting, term appointment
Message-ID: <7EC5A04E6F6F4162B1BD0F691243BBBF@mycomputer>

TRIAL ATTORNEY (GS-0905-13/14/15)

TERM APPOINTMENT/ DETAIL

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

CRIMINAL DIVISION

HUMAN RIGHTS AND SPECIAL PROSECUTIONS SECTION

WASHINGTON, D.C.

 

Vacancy Announcement Number: 12-CRM-HRSP-087

 

 

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

The Criminal Division U.S. Department of Justice is seeking an experienced criminal prosecutor to serve as a trial attorney in the Human Rights and Special Prosecutions (HRSP). The position involves substantial responsibility for handling investigations, prosecutions and policy initiatives relating to serious human rights violations, including genocide, war crimes, torture and child soldiers, as well as to the Section's other practice areas in immigration and international violent crimes. This position is a term appointment or reimbursable detail. For term appointments, the appointment will be for 24 months with the possibility of extension, contingent on the availability of funding. For reimbursable detail appointments, conditions of the detail will be handled on a case by case basis and will require an agreement between the gaining and losing components.

 

About the Office: 

 

HRSP primarily investigates and prosecutes cases that fall into two broad categories: 1) serious violations of human rights and certain other violent crimes committed outside the United States; and 2) serious violations of federal laws pertaining to immigration and acquisition of U.S. citizenship. The first category includes cases involving genocide, torture, war crimes, recruitment or use of child soldiers, and violent crimes that fall within U.S. jurisdiction including under the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (MEJA). The second category involves violations of U.S. immigration and citizenship laws, whether by human rights violators who seek or have gained illicit haven in the United States or by transnational smuggling networks that present national security risks or involve endangerment of the migrants. The Section's prosecutions are usually pursued jointly with a United States Attorney's Office and involve complex investigations. Most of the Section's cases have an international component. 

 

HRSP also has significant policy responsibilities for all areas within its jurisdictions. HRSP is active in various U.S. government interagency projects and deliberations pertaining to its mission and internationally in a variety of bilateral and multilateral engagements involving human rights crimes, and human smuggling and related offenses.

 

Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: 

 

The attorney sought would assist in the litigation and policy work of the office. 

 

Qualifications: Required qualifications: The attorney must have a demonstrated interest in human rights and other matters handled by the office and demonstrated experience working on such matters. All applicants must be admitted to practice before the bar of a U.S. jurisdiction and be an active member of that bar. All applicants must also have, or be eligible for, a top secret or higher security clearance. 

 

Preferred qualifications: The applicant should have an extremely strong oral, writing and organizational skills and an established record of strong initiative. The candidates should possess the ability to address multiple and diverse demands and set priorities with strong inter-personal skills with particular emphasis on relationship- and team-building. The candidate should have a demonstrated interest in development of policy or legislative proposals and a demonstrated understanding of, and sensitivity to, the political and cultural nuances inherent in working with foreign governments, international organizations, and persons from diverse cultures and backgrounds. The applicant should be fully proficient in reading and conversing in the Spanish language. Significant trial experience, particularly as a criminal prosecutor, is a plus. 

 

Travel: Domestic and international travel is required on a regular basis.

 

Salary Information: Current salary and years of litigation experience will determine the appropriate salary at the time of appointment. Compensation will be at the General Schedule (GS) level of GS-13, GS-14 or GS-15 level. The exact salaries within these GS levels vary based on many factors including duty location and type of appointment. The Washington, D.C. salary ranges for these levels during 2012 are: GS-13: $89,033 - $115,742; GS-14: $105,211 - $136,771 per annum; GS-15: $123,758 -$155,500 per annum. Base salary table and locality pay tables for all U.S. locations during 2012 can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/oca/10tables/indexGS.asp.

 

Please note: If the position is filled by detail there is no change to base pay.

 

Location: Washington, D.C. Metro Area 

 

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized.

 

Submission Process and Deadline Date: Applicants must submit: 

 

. a cover letter that highlights the applicant'sinterest in, and particular qualification for, the delineated detail;

 

. a resume; 

 

. a list of at least three professional references, preferably recent ones that are intimately familiar with the applicant'swork (References will not be contacted without prior notification of the candidate.); 

 

. a short writing sample (not to exceed ten pages) (The writing sample should be exclusively or primarily the applicant'swork, and should include legal analysis.); and, 

 

. a copy of the candidate'smost recent performance appraisal (if applicable). 

 

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit these materials through e-mail by forwarding their application to HRSPjobs at usdoj.gov. Application materials may also be forwarded by express or regular mail to: 

 

U.S. Department of Justice 

Criminal Division 

Human Rights and Special Prosecutions 

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW 

Washington, DC 20530 

Attn: Maria Young, Keeney Building, Room 3024

 

Please note that internal security measures related to the processing of correspondence may affect the timely receipt of applications submitted by the use of regular postal service. 

 

This announcement will remain open until October 12, 2012.

 

Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at:

www.usdoj.gov/oarm/attvacancies.html 

 

Department Policies: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

 

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

 

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that the SF-15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of non-service connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). 

From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Fri Sep 21 18:42:08 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:42:08 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Public integrity section job posting
Message-ID: <77F66CC107DF40999A6EEE750F4DDDC9@mycomputer>

DEPUTY CHIEF 

PUBLIC INTEGRITY SECTION

CRIMINAL DIVISION

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

WASHINGTON, DC

12-CRM-PIN-086 

 

 

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About the Office: The Public Integrity Section is a litigating Section of the Criminal Division, Department of Justice, with responsibility for the investigation and prosecution of public corruption and election offenses nationwide. The Section oversees the federal effort to combat corruption through the prosecution of elected and appointed public officials at all levels of government. Section attorneys investigate and prosecute cases against federal, state, and local officials, and provide advice and training to investigators and other prosecutors. The Section also has substantial responsibility for the investigation and prosecution of election crimes, campaign financing violations, and conflict of interest crimes. 

 

Responsibilities and Opportunities Offered: The Public Integrity Section is seeking to fill a Deputy Chief position. The principal responsibility of the position, which reports to the Principal Deputy Chief, is the direct supervision of Section attorneys conducting complex public corruption investigations and trials. In this regard, the Deputy Chief will provide training and guidance in a wide variety of prosecutorial contexts including investigative and trial strategy, courtroom presentation, grand jury practice, discovery and ethical obligations. While the Deputy Chief(s) primary responsibility will be the supervision of Section attorneys, it is expected that each Deputy Chief will also handle sensitive and complex cases. Finally, the Deputy Chief provides advice and counsel to the Section Chief and Principal Deputy Chief as requested. 

 

Qualifications: Required qualifications: The successful applicant will have extensive federal criminal litigation experience and outstanding writing and editing skills, including significant experience managing and directing long term investigations and conducting complex trials. 

 

Preferred qualifications: Substantial experience in the prosecution of public corruption offenses, management experience and familiarity with Criminal Division, Department of Justice and government-wide administrative policies are desired, but not required.

 

Travel: The position may require travel on a regular basis.

 

Salary Information: Current salary and years of experience determine the appropriate salary level

 

(GS-13) $89,033-$115,742 per annum

(GS-14) $105,211-$136,771 per annum

(GS-15) $123,758-$155,500 per annum

(See OPM's Web page at

www.opm.gov/oca/payrates/index.htm)

 

Location: Washington, DC

 

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized.

 

Submission Process and Deadline Date: To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience), a detailed resume and/or OF-612 Application for Federal Employment, or a current SF-171 (Application for Federal Employment), a writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages) and a current performance appraisal to:

 

U.S. Department of Justice

Public Integrity Section

1400 New York Avenue, NW, Room 12100

Washington, DC 20005

Attn: Jack Smith, Chief

 

Applications maybe fax to number (202) 514-3003. Submissions must be post-marked or received by 9/24/2011.

 

Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html

 

For more information about the Criminal Division, visit the Criminal Division Web page at:

http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/

 

Department Policies: The U. S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

 

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U. S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U. S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Dual citizens of the U. S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

 

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/sf0015.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10- point preferences and the required supporting documents). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated within the last 12 months except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service- connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).


From chrisgriggs0 at gmail.com  Tue Sep 25 03:32:59 2012
From: chrisgriggs0 at gmail.com (Chris Griggs)
Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 22:32:59 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Mock Trial at the convention
Message-ID: <CAEu=ibQDK8VFZebYmsWarZ9t69XL-is0=tRsNJgcapE8o5d8Ug@mail.gmail.com>

I was wondering if anyone knew the name of the case that the mock trial at
the convention was based on.  I have to do a paper on a Supreme Court case
for my Civil Rights and Liberties class.  If you know the name of this or
another good case, please let me know.  I need it by Friday. (just the
name, not the paper)

-- 
Chris Griggs

From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep 25 13:02:00 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:02:00 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Professional Misconduct Unit
Message-ID: <3D2F0787BD5842A0BFF5C71DE362DBFB@mycomputer>

PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT REVIEW UNIT (PMRU)

Attorney ADVISOR / GS-14 - GS-15

DETAIL OPPORTUNITY (TWO POSITIONS) 

ANNOUNCEMENT: PMRU ATY-0212

 

 

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Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The United States Department of Justice is seeking experienced attorneys with a litigation or prosecutorial background to be detailed to the Professional Misconduct Review Unit (PMRU). PMRU Attorneys:

 

.review final reports of investigation issued by the Office of Professional Responsibility when the PMRU Chief has made a preliminary finding that an Assistant United States Attorney or a Criminal Division attorney has engaged in professional misconduct; 


 

 

 

.determine whether a finding of misconduct is supported by the facts and the law; and, 

 

 

 

.if appropriate, propose the specific discipline that should be imposed on the AUSA or Criminal Division attorney after analyzing such factors as the nature of the misconduct, the past disciplinary record and prior performance of the attorney, and the consistency of the penalty with those imposed on other Department attorneys for the same offense in the same or similar circumstances. 

PMRU Attorneys are responsible for issuing written memoranda explaining their disciplinary proposals, and consequently detailees must possess a keen analytical mind and strong writing skills. Further, because the disciplinary process must be completed within established timeframes, candidates must be organized and self-motivated.

 

Detailees will work under the general supervision of the Chief of the Professional Misconduct Review Unit. The detail to the PMRU will be for a period of one year, but may be extended for an additional year if all parties agree. Detailees will remain in their current office space or will be provided an opportunity to work from home, if feasible and provided a telework agreement is in place. The office from which an attorney is detailed will not be reimbursed. 

 

In addition to the above-noted duties, the detailee will be responsible for providing advice and guidance to the Chief of the PMRU and the leadership of the Department regarding professional misconduct issues, and coordinating and executing special projects or assignments at the direction of the PMRU Chief. 

 

Qualifications: The candidate must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a state, territory, or the District of Columbia, and have relevant post-J.D. legal experience. A minimum of 7 years of legal experience and extensive experience as a federal prosecutor or as a litigating attorney for the Department of Justice is required. 

 

Travel: Travel will be minimal to non-existent.

 

Location: Employee's current duty station.

 

Salary Information: The salary level is in the GS-14 to GS-15 and/or its AD equivalent ($105,211 - $155,500) range. Selectee will remain at his or her current rate of pay. This is a non-reimbursable detail assignment.

 

Submission Process and Deadline: Applicants are required to submit a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience), a rÃf©sumÃf© or OF-612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment), and at least one writing sample. Please reference announcement PMRU ATY-0212 in your cover letter. All applications must be submitted no later than the closing date of October 18, 2012.

 

Applicants are encouraged to email applications to kevin.ohlson at usdoj.gov rather than mail them. No telephone calls please. 

 

U.S. Department of Justice

Professional Misconduct Review Unit

Office of the Deputy Attorney General (Attn: Kevin Ohlson/SeLena Powell)

950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Room 4110

Washington, D.C. 20530

 

Other legal position announcements may be found on the Internet at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.htm and http://dojnet.doj.gov/oarm/attvacancies.php.

 

Department Policies: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

 

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-point preference claimed (visit the OPM website www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).

 

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From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep 25 13:05:28 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:05:28 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting - Northern California
Message-ID: <90CD30F671894B6391F9FA1DF022C83D@mycomputer>

ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY - CRIMINAL DIVISION

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 

Northern District of California

Vacancy Announcement #12-NDCA-752901-ES

 

 

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About the Office: The Northern District of California is one of the largest U.S. Attorney's Office in the country with 128 attorneys located in three staffed offices: San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose. The Office prosecutes federal crimes and defends and pursues the interests of the United States in civil cases. The office is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving violations of federal law, civil lawsuits against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. 

 

The district stretches from the Monterey Coast in the South to California's northern border with Oregon, and from the Pacific Ocean in the West almost all the way to Sacramento in the East. The total population of our district is more than 7.3 million. The District's main office is in the San Francisco with branch offices in Oakland and San Jose, CA.

 

Who May Apply: Current Department of Justice employees.

 

 

Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated attorney: an opportunity to work on some of the most significant, complex and visible cases being litigated today. Working in the Criminal Division, you will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforcing Federal criminal laws that protect life, liberty and property. 

 

Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of a State Bar in any jurisdiction, and have at least three (3) years of post Bar experience. 

 

Hiring preferences include strong academics, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment and courtroom skills, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, public service. 

 

Travel: Occasional travel may be required. 

 

Salary Information: Pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $44,581 to $131,534 plus locality pay where authorized. 

 

Location: San Francisco, Oakland or San Jose, California. Please specify the desired duty location(s) on your resume. 

 

Depending on agency needs, positions may be filled in the San Francisco, Oakland or the San Jose branch offices. 

 

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses may or may not be authorized. 

 

Application Process and Deadline Date: Applications may be submitted online through the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/327203700

 

The deadline to apply is September 28, 2012. Please include the vacancy announcement number listed at the top of this announcement (12-NDCA-752901-ES) on your resume. The announcement will also provide instruction on faxing your documents if unable to apply on line.

 

If You Have Questions: Feel free to contact Michelle Aso, (415) 436-6975 or email at michelle.aso at usdoj.gov. 

 

Writing samples, transcripts, references and additional information may be requested after the review and consideration of the submitted resumes. Therefore, please do not submit these documents with your initial resume/application.

 

Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.htm

 

Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

 

All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis, not to exceed a period of two years or less. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition. The incumbent may be considered for placement in a permanent Assistant United States Attorney position without further competition during the term of the initial appointment; however, placement in a permanent position is not guaranteed. 

 

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

 

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

 

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10point preferences and the required supporting documents). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). 

From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep 25 13:09:09 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:09:09 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting, California
Message-ID: <E5CB8B8F9A5548978F539044F28681E5@mycomputer>

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

 

Assistant United States Attorney

Sacramento, California

September 24, 2012

12-EDCA-31A

 

 

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About the Office: The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California is based in Sacramento. The District includes the Central Valley and Sierra Nevada Mountains and encompasses most of the land mass of California -- from the Coastal Mountain Range to the Nevada border, and from Bakersfield in the south to the Oregon border. The Sacramento office serves the northern counties of the district: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sutter, Trinity, Tehama, Yolo, and Yuba.

 

Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: This position is located in the Criminal Division of the Sacramento Office and the Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will be responsible for handling a variety of criminal cases with an emphasis on complex white collar and economic crimes. This vacancy is to fill one position; however, depending on the needs of the office, additional positions may be filled with this announcement. Please note: This is a TERM position not-to-exceed two years subject to availability of funds. This position may be extended, or made permanent, without further advertising. 

 

Who May Apply: Any U.S. Citizen

 

Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, territory, or the District of Columbia, and have at least one year of post-J.D. experience. Applicants must be active members in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction). Ideal qualifications include at least 3-5 years of post-J.D. litigation experience. 

 

Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies. Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment. 

 

Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

 

The ideal candidate will have some subject matter expertise in financial crimes or other complex white collar matters and will demonstrate the ability to handle complex cases from the initial investigative stage through trial.

 

Travel: The position is based in Sacramento. Travel will occasionally be required.

 

Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined, based in part on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The current recruiting range of pay is $54,478 to $144,189 including 22.20% locality pay.

 

Location: Sacramento, California

 

Sacramento, the state capital, is located in the heart of California. The city has been on the move since it became the capital in 1854 and is now one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. Sacramento is home to professional ballet, opera, and theatre companies, including the Sacramento Music Circus, providing a wide range of cultural activities and events. Professional sports are represented by the Sacramento Kings of the NBA, the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League, and the Sacramento River Cats, a Triple-A baseball team. Bound by two rivers, water recreation tops the list for outdoor activities such as salmon fishing, river rafting, and boating. Nearby Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma offer sailing and windsurfing. Sacramento is located 90 miles northeast of San Francisco and approximately 90 miles west of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountain range, providing numerous recreational opportunities for skiing and boating enthusiasts.

 

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized.

 

Application Process and Deadline Date: Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to the United States Attorney's Office, ATTN: Phillip Talbert, 501 I Street, Suite 10-100, Sacramento, CA 95814. Applications should be postmarked no later than Monday, October 15, 2012. Please include the vacancy announcement number listed at the top of this announcement (12-EDCA-31A) on your resume. 

 

Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint and credit checks, and drug testing.

 

In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

 

Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at:http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.htm and http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/cae

 

Department Policies: Following appointment, Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C.§ 545 for district-specific information.

 

All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition.

 

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, status as a parent, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

 

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

 

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/sf0015.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-Point preferences and the required supporting documents). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).

From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep 25 13:07:37 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:07:37 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Posting - Massachusetts
Message-ID: <02C88ED4ABD541F195DC6E850816F115@mycomputer>

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 

District of Massachusetts

Vacancy Announcement No. 12-MA-AUSA-09

 

 

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About the Office: This position is located in the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts. The Civil Division has an active and varied federal civil litigation practice representing the United States and its departments, agencies, and employees at both the trial and appellate levels in civil actions filed in Massachusetts. There are approximately 26 Assistant United States Attorneys in the Civil Division, including one attorney in the U.S. Attorney's office in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Civil Division defends the United States and its interests in primarily four substantive areas: defensive litigation; affirmative civil enforcement, including health care and financial fraud; asset forfeiture and collecting on financial obligations or debts owed to the United States.

 

Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The U.S. Attorney's Office is currently interviewing for an Assistant United States Attorney to serve in the Civil Division and work with its Affirmative Civil Enforcement Unit to pursue health care fraud cases. This attorney will be a part of a fraud-fighting team that will investigate and pursue cases for misconduct or fraud involving the prosecution of a major pharmaceutical company. The successful attorney must be able to analyze complex legal and factual issues logically and carefully, be an excellent writer, be an effective and persuasive oral advocate on behalf of the United States, have strong skills working with computer litigation support software, have proven organizational skills, work well both independently and as part of a team, and be able to negotiate effectively.

 

Qualifications: Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years post-J.D. experience.

 

Preferred qualifications: Preferred candidates will have recent relevant civil litigation experience.

 

United States citizenship is required.

 

Travel: The position may require occasional travel.

 

Type of Position: This is a temporary position not-to-exceed October 1, 2014. This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition.

 

Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of pay including locality pay for the Boston area is $55,637 to $155,400.

 

Location: The position is located in the U.S. Courthouse in Boston, Massachusetts

 

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be paid. 

 

Application Process and Deadline Date: To apply, please complete the AUSA Job Application found at http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/ma/employment/USAapplication.pdf and forward with a resume and a cover letter indicating your interest in the position to:

 

Jack Pirozzolo, First Assistant U.S. Attorney

U.S. Attorney's Office

John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse

1 Courthouse Way, Suite 9200

Boston, MA 02210

 

No telephone calls please. Applications must be received by Friday, September 28, 2012.

 

Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint and credit checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

 

Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html

 

Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

 

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

 

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

 

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).

From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep 25 13:12:01 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:12:01 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Posting #2 California
Message-ID: <A47E1CC53E6B4539B04FE6AA31CCEA0F@mycomputer>

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

 

Assistant United States Attorney

Criminal Division, White Collar Unit

Fresno, California

September 24, 2012

12-EDCA-30A

 

 

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About the Office: The Fresno Office of the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California serves the counties of Calaveras, Tuolumne, Stanislaus, Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Inyo, and Kern.

 

Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: This position is located in the Criminal Division of the Fresno Office and the Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will be responsible for handling a variety of criminal cases with an emphasis on complex white collar and economic crimes. 

 

Who May Apply: Any U.S. Citizen

 

Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, territory, or the District of Columbia, and have at least one year of post-J.D. experience. Applicants must be active members in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction). Ideal qualifications include at least 3-5 years of post-J.D. litigation experience.

 

Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies. Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment. 

 

Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

 

The ideal candidate will have some subject matter expertise in financial crimes or other complex white collar matters and will demonstrate the ability to handle complex cases from the initial investigative stage through trial. 

 

Travel: The position is based in Fresno. Regular travel to the U.S. Attorney's Sacramento Office will be required. Travel elsewhere will occasionally be required. 

 

Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined, based in part on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The current recruiting range of pay is $50,894 to $134,702 including a 14.16% locality pay.

 

Location: Fresno, California

 

Fresno is one of the fastest growing cities in California, due in part to its central location to major tourist areas in California. Fresno is located in the middle of the fertile San Joaquin Valley, also known as the Central Valley, which is a major supplier of food and agricultural products for the United States and the world. This area also includes national treasures such as Yosemite National Park and Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Forest.

 

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized.

 

Application Process and Deadline Date: Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to the United States Attorney's Office, ATTN: Phillip Talbert, 501 I Street, Suite 10-100, Sacramento, CA 95814. Applications should be postmarked no later than Monday, October 15, 2012. Please include the vacancy announcement number listed at the top of this announcement (12-EDCA-30A) on your resume.

 

Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint and credit checks, and drug testing. 

 

In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

 

Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.htm and http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/cae

 

Department Policies: Following appointment, Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

 

All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition.

 

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, status as a parent, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

 

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

 

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/sf0015.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-Point preferences and the required supporting documents). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).

From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep 25 13:14:18 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:14:18 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Posting #2 Massachusetts
Message-ID: <EE48FE25566A41C3A8920C6657E1E9E3@mycomputer>

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

District of Massachusetts 

Vacancy Announcement No. 12-MA-AUSA-08

 

 

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About the Office: This position is located in the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts. The Civil Division has an active and varied federal civil litigation practice representing the United States and its departments, agencies, and employees at both the trial and appellate levels in civil actions filed in Massachusetts. There are approximately 26 Assistant United States Attorneys in the Civil Division, including one attorney in the U.S. Attorney's office in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Civil Division defends the United States and its interests in primarily four substantive areas: defensive litigation; affirmative civil enforcement, including health care and financial fraud; asset forfeiture and collecting on financial obligations or debts owed to the United States.

 

Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The U.S. Attorney's Office is currently interviewing for an Assistant United States Attorney to serve in the Civil Division and work with its Affirmative Civil Enforcement Unit to pursue financial fraud cases. This attorney will be a part of a fraud-fighting team that will investigate and pursue cases for misconduct or fraud involving residential mortgages including fraud or misconduct associated with the packaging, selling, and valuing of residential mortgage-backed securities and similar financial instruments. The successful attorney must be able to analyze complex legal and factual issues logically and carefully, be an excellent writer, be an effective and persuasive oral advocate on behalf of the United States, have strong skills working with computer litigation support software, have proven organizational skills, work well both independently and as part of a team, and be able to negotiate effectively.

 

Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years post-J.D. experience.

 

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have recent relevant civil litigation experience.

 

United States citizenship is required.

 

Travel: The position may require occasional travel.

 

Type of Position: All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14 month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

 

Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of pay including locality pay for the Boston area is $55,637 to $155,400.

 

Location: The position is located in the U.S. Courthouse in Boston, Massachusetts

 

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be paid.

 

Application Process and Deadline Date: To apply, please complete the AUSA Job Application found at http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/ma/employment/USAapplication.pdf and forward with a resume and a cover letter indicating your interest in the position to:

 

Jack Pirozzolo, First Assistant U.S. Attorney

U.S. Attorney's Office

John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse

1 Courthouse Way, Suite 9200

Boston, MA 02210

 

No telephone calls please. Applications must be received by Friday, September 28, 2012.

 

Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint and credit checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

 

Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html

 

Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

 

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

 

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

 

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).

 **

From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep 25 13:16:23 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:16:23 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Southern California Uncompensated U.S. Attorney posting
Message-ID: <6AB97F1BDD274225A263C029CC836D96@mycomputer>

UNCOMPENSATED SPECIAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

Southern District of California 

12-SDCA-SAUSA-03

 

 

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About the Office: The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California is one of the largest in the country. This office prosecutes federal crimes and defends the interests of the United States Government in civil cases. The Southern District of California encompasses San Diego and Imperial Counties and includes a branch office located in El Centro, California.

 

Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The U.S. Attorney's Office is currently interviewing for a limited number of uncompensated one-year term Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (SAUSA) positions in the Civil Division of its San Diego office. SAUSAs in the Civil Division will handle a variety of defensive civil cases including employment, tort, and agency representation. In addition to working as co-counsel with AUSAs, SAUSAs will have the opportunity to exercise lead counsel responsibility commensurate with their experience and abilities.

 

Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and must have a full year of post graduate attorney experience. Exceptional lawyers who are members of any state bar will be considered. Proof of an active state bar membership is required. Candidates must possess outstanding academic credentials.

 

Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills, strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills, to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

 

All SAUSAs are given training by the U.S. Department of Justice and by the U.S. Attorney's Office. Appointment is subject to an FBI background investigation, including credit, arrest, reference and drug use inquiries. U.S. citizenship is required.

 

Travel: Occasional travel, both within and outside the District, may be required, depending on the needs of particular cases.

 

Salary Information: The Special Assistant United States Attorney position is an uncompensated position.

 

Location: San Diego, California and El Centro, California. The Southern District of California is home to the largest concentration of Navy and Marine Corps installations in the world. The entire southern boundary of the District borders the Republic of Mexico. Contained within the District are international ports of entry at San Ysidro, Otay Mesa, Tecate, Calexico (two ports, East and West) and Andrade. The entire western boundary of the District lies on the Pacific Ocean, with a major port in San Diego.

 

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not paid.

 

Application Process and Deadline Date: Application materials must be postmarked by the deadline date of September 28, 2012. Please reference Vacancy Announcement #12-SDCA-SAUSA-03 in your cover letter. Applicants should fill out the Southern District of California's application form, and send the application, a cover letter, resumé and writing sample to:

 

Laura E. Duffy

United States Attorney

Southern District of California

880 Front Street, Room 6293

San Diego, CA 92101-8893

 

A copy of the application form may be viewed as an attachment on our web-site or may be obtained in Word or WordPerfect format by e-mail request to Nitza.Williamson at usdoj.gov, or by telephone request to Nitza Williamson at (619) 546-9273. Any other inquiries may also be directed to Ms. Williamson.

 

Internet Sites: http://www.justice.gov/usao/cas/index.html

 

This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html

 

Department Policies: Special Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

 

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

 

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

 

The Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. 

 

From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep 25 13:17:55 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:17:55 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Uncompensated Posting #2  for Southern California
Message-ID: <213D00A464EA4FEB94C5A9C256BEBAA4@mycomputer>

UNCOMPENSATED SPECIAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

Southern District of California 

12-SDCA-SAUSA-02

 

 

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About the Office: The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California is one of the largest in the country. This office prosecutes federal crimes and defends the interests of the United States Government in civil cases. The Southern District of California encompasses San Diego and Imperial Counties and includes a branch office located in El Centro, California.

 

Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The U.S. Attorney's Office is currently interviewing for a limited number of uncompensated one-year term Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (SAUSA) positions in the Criminal Division for both its San Diego and Imperial County offices. Selected candidates will be assigned to the General Crimes Section of our office. The caseload for the General Crimes Section where they will get intensive courtroom and trial experience in both U.S. Magistrate and District Court handling a large volume of cases. The General Crimes Section handles a significant number of drug and immigration cases, along with a variety of other federal offenses such as alien smuggling, bank embezzlement, bankruptcy fraud, mortgage fraud, and child exploitation.

 

Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and must have a full year of post graduate attorney experience. Exceptional lawyers who are members of any state bar will be considered. Proof of an active state bar membership is required. Candidates must possess outstanding academic credentials.

 

Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills, strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills, to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

 

All SAUSAs are given training by the U.S. Department of Justice and by the U.S. Attorney's Office. Appointment is subject to an FBI background investigation, including credit, arrest, reference and drug use inquiries. U.S. citizenship is required.

 

Travel: Occasional travel, both within and outside the District, may be required, depending on the needs of particular cases.

 

Salary Information: The Special Assistant United States Attorney position is an uncompensated position.

 

Location: San Diego, California and El Centro, California. The Southern District of California is home to the largest concentration of Navy and Marine Corps installations in the world. The entire southern boundary of the District borders the Republic of Mexico. Contained within the District are international ports of entry at San Ysidro, Otay Mesa, Tecate, Calexico (two ports, East and West) and Andrade. The entire western boundary of the District lies on the Pacific Ocean, with a major port in San Diego.

 

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not paid.

 

Application Process and Deadline Date: Application materials must be postmarked by the deadline date of September 24, 2012. Please reference Vacancy Announcement #12-SDCA-SAUSA-02 in your cover letter. Applicants should fill out the Southern District of California's application form, and send the application, a cover letter, resumé and writing sample to:

 

Laura E. Duffy

United States Attorney

Southern District of California

880 Front Street, Room 6293

San Diego, CA 92101-8893

 

A copy of the application form may be viewed as an attachment on our web-site or may be obtained in Word or WordPerfect format by e-mail request to Nitza.Williamson at usdoj.gov, or by telephone request to Nitza Williamson at (619) 546-9273. Any other inquiries may also be directed to Ms. Williamson.

 

Internet Sites: http://www.justice.gov/usao/cas/index.html

 

This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html

 

Department Policies: Special Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

 

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

 

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

 

The Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. 

 

From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep 25 20:11:53 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:11:53 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] 3 New ADA related settlements
Message-ID: <60DE1E8BA06040A2B83E40ED24578F0A@mycomputer>

Three new settlement agreements - Jet Set Line, Inc., AllTour of America, Inc., and VIP's Jet Tours Corp./Pegasus Transportation - that apply to a demand-responsive or fixed route system and over-the-road-buses, have been added to the ADA website, www.ADA.gov.   The agreements cover requirements for accessible service and operations, training for all employees and contractors about the requirements of the ADA, maintaining all lifts as required, and filing required annual reports.  

People interested in finding out more about the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Department's transportation-related settlement agreements can access the ADA website at http://www.ada.gov or call the toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 or (800) 514-0383 (TTY). 


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From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep 25 20:16:01 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:16:01 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Federal Bur. of Prisons Posting #1
Message-ID: <19D19C0B0F5F4E94A1444E47CEAAEC19@mycomputer>

ATTORNEY-ADVISOR

FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS

CONSOLIDATED LEGAL CENTER

FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX

BUTNER, NORTH CAROLINA

GS-905-12/13

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

About the Office: The legal practice at the Consolidated Legal Center (CLC) covers a wide variety of issues focusing on correctional law and litigation, either through administrative or litigation channels and includes but is not limited to such matters as inmates' reasonable access to the courts (through access to legal materials, legal correspondence, and attorney-client visits), conditions of confinement, medical care, diet and religious accommodations, housing assignments, hygiene and sanitation, and discipline. On a daily basis the attorney will work alongside other attorneys and a legal assistant. The attorney will also work closely with several different United States Attorneys Offices handling litigation issues. 

The position involves legal advice and litigation assistance that may arise out of several federal correctional institutions including: the Federal Correctional Complex in Butner, North Carolina (comprised of the Federal Medical Center, two medium Federal Correctional Institutions, a Low Security Correctional Institution, and a Federal Prison Camp); the Federal Correctional Complex in Petersburg, Virginia (comprised of the Federal Correctional Institution - Medium, the Federal Correctional Institution - Low, and the Federal Prison Camp). 

The attorney will be expected to periodically travel to and provide on-site legal services at the Petersburg facility. The attorney will be expected to provide advice, guidance and training to all levels of staff at these correctional facilities, including members of the Executive staff. The position requires frequent professional communication with defense attorneys, prosecutors, federal courts and agency officials. The incumbent will need to develop a thorough knowledge of all aspects of BOP policy and practice as he/she may be required to appear in District Court on short notice to explain and advocate the agency's rationale for its correctional management decisions.

Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: This is a primary law enforcement position. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, the maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons correctional institution. The duties of this position may at times require frequent and direct contact with individuals in confinement who are suspected or convicted of serious criminal offenses. It has also been determined that the duties of this position require experience and knowledge of the on-the-job responsibilities of a primary law enforcement officer working in a detention facility. A prerequisite requirement of this position is the completion of "Institution Familiarization" and the satisfactory completion of a mandatory course in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques." The training emphasizes self-defense, firearms, security, hostage situations and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 

Because of the nature and mission of this position, it requires "hands-on" understanding of the operating problems encompassed in working within an institution. The incumbent may be called on to perform as a law enforcement officer in a correctional environment during training, emergency situations, times of staff shortages and under any other type of correctional operating crisis. Specific correctional responsibilities may include custody and supervision of inmates, responding to emergencies and institution disturbances, participating in fog and escape patrols, and assuming correctional officer posts when necessary. The incumbent may be required to shakedown inmates and conduct visual searches in their work or living area for contraband. The incumbent must be prepared to use physical control in situations where necessary, such as in fights among inmates, assaults on staff and riots or escape attempts. 

Required Qualifications: Required qualifications: Interested parties must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least one year post-J.D. experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in correctional law is preferred.

Travel: Some travel may be required.

Number of Vacancies: One

Location and Salary Information: This position is located in Butner, North Carolina. Current salary and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range, including locality pay adjustments, is GS-12 ($70,906 to $92,177) or GS-13 ($84,317 to $109,611).

Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized.

Submission Process and Deadline Date: Applicants must submit a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience), resume and a writing sample by October 9, 2012, to:

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Mid-Atlantic Regional Office

302 Sentinel Drive, Suite 200

Annapolis Junction, Maryland 20701 

Attention: Michelle Fuseyamore, Regional Counsel 

You may also submit your application materials to mtfuseyamore at bop.gov.

No telephone calls please. This position is open until filled, but no later than October 9, 2012.

Department Policies: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service connected disabilities or receipt of non-service-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). 

From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Tue Sep 25 20:17:34 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:17:34 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Federal Bur. of Prisons Posting #2
Message-ID: <853057BDF90F49599596CE4230960FB6@mycomputer>

FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS

CONSOLIDATED LEGAL CENTER

METROPOLITAN DETENTION CENTER

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

ATTORNEY-ADVISOR

GS-905-13/14

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

About the Office: The legal practice at the Consolidated Legal Center (CLC) covers a wide variety of issues focusing on correctional law and litigation, either through administrative or litigation channels and includes such matters as inmates' reasonable access to the courts (through access to legal materials, legal correspondence, and attorney-client visits), conditions of confinement, medical care, diet and religious accommodations, housing assignments, hygiene and sanitation, discipline, and prosecution assistance regarding crimes involving correctional operations.

Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The position includes being involved in the management of a legal office that oversees the legal operations associated with several correctional institutions: Metropolitan Detention Center, Los Angeles, California; Federal Correctional Institution, Terminal Island, California; Federal Correctional Complex, Lompoc, California; Federal Correctional Complex, Victorville, California. The incumbent will be expected to provide advice and guidance to all levels of staff at these correctional facilities, including members of the Executive staff. The incumbent will also be expected to communicate with defense attorneys, prosecutors, federal courts and agency officials. The incumbent will need to develop a thorough knowledge of all aspects of BOP policy and practice as he/she may be required to appear in District Court on short notice to explain and advocate the agency's rationale for its correctional management decisions.

This is a primary law enforcement position. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, the maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Federal Bureau of Prisons institution. The duties of this position may at times require frequent and direct contact with individuals in confinement who are suspected or convicted of serious criminal offenses. It has also been determined that the duties of this position require experience and knowledge of the on-the-job responsibilities of a primary law enforcement officer working in a detention facility. A prerequisite requirement of this position is the completion of "Institution Familiarization", and, the satisfactory completion of a mandatory course in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques". The training emphasizes self-defense, firearms, security, hostage situations and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Because of the nature and mission of this position, it requires "hands-on" understanding of the operating problems encompassed in working within an institution. The incumbent may be called on to perform as a law enforcement officer in a correctional environment during training, emergency situations, times of staff shortages and under any other type of correctional operating crisis. Specific correctional responsibilities may include custody and supervision of inmates, responding to emergencies and institution disturbances, participating in fog and escape patrols, and assuming correctional officer posts when necessary. The incumbent may be required to shakedown inmates and conduct visual searches in their work or living area for contraband. The incumbent must be prepared to use physical control in situations where necessary, such as in fights among inmates, assaults on staff and riots or escape attempts. 

Qualifications: Required qualifications: Interested parties must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar of any state or territory, or the District of Columbia, and have at least 2 years post-J.D. experience. 

Preferred qualifications: Prior experience in correctional law is highly desired, though not required.

Travel: Some travel may be required.

Salary Information: Current salary and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range is: GS-13 ($91,141 to $118,481) and GS-14 ($107,701 to $140,008). 

Location: Los Angeles, California

Relocation Expenses: Not authorized.

Submission Process and Deadline Date: Applicants must submit a resume or current OF-612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment), a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience) and a writing sample by October 9, 2012 to:

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Western Regional Office

7338 Shoreline Drive

Stockton, California 95219

Attention: Dennis Wong 

No telephone calls please. This position is open until filled, but no later than October 9, 2012.

Department Policies: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service connected disabilities or receipt of non-service-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). 

From lilrichie411 at gmail.com  Tue Sep 25 22:17:46 2012
From: lilrichie411 at gmail.com (Jordan Richardson)
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:17:46 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations
Message-ID: <A4FDF4C6-D73D-47D3-8022-B39BB5B91CB2@gmail.com>

Hi all,

I was granted Braille and a scribe for the LSAT.  I asked for a computer for the writing portion, but was not granted this.  What accommodations were you all granted?

I called LSAC Accommodations for a reason why this was and was not given an answer; nor was I given a phone number of a member of the accommodations committee.  What is your guys' experience?  

Respectfully & Thanks,
Jordan Richardson
Mn-abs president

Sent from my iPod

From my5thattempt at yahoo.com  Tue Sep 25 23:27:10 2012
From: my5thattempt at yahoo.com (M BG)
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:27:10 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [blindlaw] Family Law Attorney w/military and ADA experiance
Message-ID: <1348615630.45187.YahooMailNeo@web142606.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Is there any attorney’s on this list that has family law and ADA experience
with the Military? 
 
And to save the answer to the first thought response…Go to Base Legal.


Base Legal is not
an option in that this family would like to keep out of the radar of
command. This is to ensure that with the downsizing of the military that this
service member’s career is not put in jeopardy over family issues. Lastly,
there is an individual in the family who is visually impaired and two children
with special needs. This is why I post this request here.

From taiablas at gmail.com  Tue Sep 25 23:27:52 2012
From: taiablas at gmail.com (Tai Blas)
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:27:52 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations
In-Reply-To: <A4FDF4C6-D73D-47D3-8022-B39BB5B91CB2@gmail.com>
References: <A4FDF4C6-D73D-47D3-8022-B39BB5B91CB2@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00c301cd9b75$625f15d0$271d4170$@gmail.com>

Jordan,

I was granted use of a computer for the writing sample. However, I had to
send several letters before LSAC granted this accommodation. Feel free to
contact me off list. 

Tai

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Jordan Richardson
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:18 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations

Hi all,

I was granted Braille and a scribe for the LSAT.  I asked for a computer for
the writing portion, but was not granted this.  What accommodations were you
all granted?

I called LSAC Accommodations for a reason why this was and was not given an
answer; nor was I given a phone number of a member of the accommodations
committee.  What is your guys' experience?  

Respectfully & Thanks,
Jordan Richardson
Mn-abs president

Sent from my iPod
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From gerard.sadlier at gmail.com  Tue Sep 25 23:45:49 2012
From: gerard.sadlier at gmail.com (Gerard Sadlier)
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:45:49 +0100
Subject: [blindlaw] Jaws Users With Experience of Datasite Use
Message-ID: <CAGZitzKN8OZ8J0ZjUVQ1qrcEYpdEK29GASGZZo7OZpJGVHVH2Q@mail.gmail.com>

Have any jaws users on this list had experience using datasites?

If so, could you please get in touch with me, as I have some questions.

Thanks very much

Ger


From deepa.goraya at gmail.com  Tue Sep 25 23:47:12 2012
From: deepa.goraya at gmail.com (Deepa Goraya)
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:47:12 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations
In-Reply-To: <00c301cd9b75$625f15d0$271d4170$@gmail.com>
References: <A4FDF4C6-D73D-47D3-8022-B39BB5B91CB2@gmail.com>
	<00c301cd9b75$625f15d0$271d4170$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <004101cd9b78$16b11fe0$44135fa0$@gmail.com>

I was granted a computer with JAWS for the reading comprehension section and
writing sample, as well as a brailled exam and scribe for the entire exam.
But I have a friend who was allowed to use a computer with JAWS for the
entire exam, and Kurzweil for the logic games.

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Tai Blas
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 4:28 PM
To: 'Blind Law Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations

Jordan,

I was granted use of a computer for the writing sample. However, I had to
send several letters before LSAC granted this accommodation. Feel free to
contact me off list. 

Tai

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Jordan Richardson
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:18 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations

Hi all,

I was granted Braille and a scribe for the LSAT.  I asked for a computer for
the writing portion, but was not granted this.  What accommodations were you
all granted?

I called LSAC Accommodations for a reason why this was and was not given an
answer; nor was I given a phone number of a member of the accommodations
committee.  What is your guys' experience?  

Respectfully & Thanks,
Jordan Richardson
Mn-abs president

Sent from my iPod
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om



From taiablas at gmail.com  Tue Sep 25 23:57:39 2012
From: taiablas at gmail.com (Tai Blas)
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:57:39 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations
In-Reply-To: <004101cd9b78$16b11fe0$44135fa0$@gmail.com>
References: <A4FDF4C6-D73D-47D3-8022-B39BB5B91CB2@gmail.com>
	<00c301cd9b75$625f15d0$271d4170$@gmail.com>
	<004101cd9b78$16b11fe0$44135fa0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00cb01cd9b79$8bf108f0$a3d31ad0$@gmail.com>

I was allowed to use MS Word for the writing sample and Microsoft Excel for
the Logic Games.

Tai


-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Deepa Goraya
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 6:47 PM
To: 'Blind Law Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations

I was granted a computer with JAWS for the reading comprehension section and
writing sample, as well as a brailled exam and scribe for the entire exam.
But I have a friend who was allowed to use a computer with JAWS for the
entire exam, and Kurzweil for the logic games.

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Tai Blas
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 4:28 PM
To: 'Blind Law Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations

Jordan,

I was granted use of a computer for the writing sample. However, I had to
send several letters before LSAC granted this accommodation. Feel free to
contact me off list. 

Tai

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Jordan Richardson
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:18 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations

Hi all,

I was granted Braille and a scribe for the LSAT.  I asked for a computer for
the writing portion, but was not granted this.  What accommodations were you
all granted?

I called LSAC Accommodations for a reason why this was and was not given an
answer; nor was I given a phone number of a member of the accommodations
committee.  What is your guys' experience?  

Respectfully & Thanks,
Jordan Richardson
Mn-abs president

Sent from my iPod
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From angie.matney at gmail.com  Wed Sep 26 07:51:32 2012
From: angie.matney at gmail.com (Angie Matney)
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 03:51:32 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations
In-Reply-To: <00cb01cd9b79$8bf108f0$a3d31ad0$@gmail.com>
References: <A4FDF4C6-D73D-47D3-8022-B39BB5B91CB2@gmail.com>
	<00c301cd9b75$625f15d0$271d4170$@gmail.com>
	<004101cd9b78$16b11fe0$44135fa0$@gmail.com>
	<00cb01cd9b79$8bf108f0$a3d31ad0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAN4Q-Eq8omHCVDRoi8qspmajGXaj8nzt2-DGjT9iimpDTS30Hw@mail.gmail.com>

I was granted the use of a computer with JAWS for the writing sample,
and I don't remember having to ask for that more than once or take any
special steps to get it. Unfortunately, though, my request to use a
braille writer during the logic games was inadvertently left off of my
form, and I was told my request could not be modified. Not once during
that process did I ever get the name of any individual I was
communicating with. LSAC's conduct regarding accommodated testing is
reprehensible.

Angie



On 9/25/12, Tai Blas <taiablas at gmail.com> wrote:
> I was allowed to use MS Word for the writing sample and Microsoft Excel for
> the Logic Games.
>
> Tai
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Deepa Goraya
> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 6:47 PM
> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations
>
> I was granted a computer with JAWS for the reading comprehension section
> and
> writing sample, as well as a brailled exam and scribe for the entire exam.
> But I have a friend who was allowed to use a computer with JAWS for the
> entire exam, and Kurzweil for the logic games.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Tai Blas
> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 4:28 PM
> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations
>
> Jordan,
>
> I was granted use of a computer for the writing sample. However, I had to
> send several letters before LSAC granted this accommodation. Feel free to
> contact me off list.
>
> Tai
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Jordan Richardson
> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:18 PM
> To: Blind Law Mailing List
> Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations
>
> Hi all,
>
> I was granted Braille and a scribe for the LSAT.  I asked for a computer
> for
> the writing portion, but was not granted this.  What accommodations were
> you
> all granted?
>
> I called LSAC Accommodations for a reason why this was and was not given an
> answer; nor was I given a phone number of a member of the accommodations
> committee.  What is your guys' experience?
>
> Respectfully & Thanks,
> Jordan Richardson
> Mn-abs president
>
> Sent from my iPod
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From wburley at burley-wilson.com  Wed Sep 26 11:01:29 2012
From: wburley at burley-wilson.com (William Burley)
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 06:01:29 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Using the iPad in Your Law Practice
Message-ID: <944DB3B1-44C1-4FDE-A277-F2447C962FF0@burley-wilson.com>

Good morning,

Is there anyone on the list that uses the iPad or Mac Book series in their practice? If so, what do you fine to be the challenges and advantages?

http://forms.aweber.com/form/19/299336019.htm

Will Burley
Burley-Wilson & Associates
Main: 888-494-0031
Direct: 832-529-3243
Web:www.burley-wilson.com

"Virtual Consultants for Your Success"

From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Wed Sep 26 12:46:29 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 08:46:29 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Federal Bur. of Prisons  posting Ethics/employment law
Message-ID: <F5D32903928E4CF5AB7544AFADE652C6@mycomputer>

FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS

OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL

EMPLOYMENT LAW AND ETHICS BRANCH

ATTORNEY-ADVISOR

GS-905-12/13/14

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

About the Office: The primary mission of the Employment Law and Ethics Branch (ELE) is to defend the Agency in labor and employment discrimination cases before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA). ELE staff also represent the Agency before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and before labor arbitrators. In civil complaints of discrimination, ELE provides legal assistance to AUSAs and provides assistance to DOJ Civil Division attorneys in pay and other cases before the Court of Federal Claims. In addition, ELE staff review domestic violence cases and compressed work schedules. They provide legal advice to management officials in labor and employment law matters. In addition to the Central Office located in Washington, DC, the ELE has additional satellite offices in Dallas, Texas, Phoenix, Arizona, Stockton, California, Atlanta, Georgia, and Kansas City, Kansas. 

 

Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The incumbent will have the responsibility of litigating cases before administrative judges at the MSPB, EEOC, FLRA, as well as other administrative forums. The incumbent will have the opportunity to be directly involved in the preparation of Federal District Court trials. 

 

Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Interested parties must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least one year post-J.D. experience. 

 

Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in labor and employment discrimination and/or general litigation is highly desired.

 

Travel: Prior experience in labor and employment discrimination and/or general litigation is highly desired.

 

Number of Vacancies: One (1)

 

Salary Information: Current salary and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The appropriate salary range, including locality pay adjustments is GS-12 ($74,872 to $97,333); GS-13 ($89,033 to $115,742); or GS-14 ($105,211 to $136,771).

 

Location: Washington, DC

 

Relocation Expenses: Not authorized.

 

Submission Process and Deadline Date: Applicants must submit a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, resume, and a writing sample post marked by October 9, 2012 to:

 

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Office of General Counsel

Legal Administrative Branch, Room 948

320 First Street, NW

Washington, DC 20534

Attention: Mary McBride

 

You may also submit your application packet via e-mail to mmcbride at bop.gov.

 

No telephone calls please. This position is open until filled, but no later than October 9, 2012.

 

Department Policies: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

 

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

 

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).

 

From Susan.Kelly at pima.gov  Wed Sep 26 14:41:37 2012
From: Susan.Kelly at pima.gov (Susan Kelly)
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 07:41:37 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] Using the iPad in Your Law Practice
In-Reply-To: <944DB3B1-44C1-4FDE-A277-F2447C962FF0@burley-wilson.com>
References: <944DB3B1-44C1-4FDE-A277-F2447C962FF0@burley-wilson.com>
Message-ID: <F8AF7FE2971A7E468ABC5B960EF7609D01E09962@spexch2k301.central.pima.gov>

I have started taking my iPad to court with me, though it is for
somewhat limited purpose right now - mainly calendaring, Westlaw access
(since I can't use a printed statute book) and CCTV-type magnification
when I am forced to deal with a printed form or pleading.  The file
management system the rest of my office uses is neither compatible with
JAWS nor Apple products, so that part remains a problem, regardless of
what digital product I use.

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of William Burley
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 4:01 AM
To: BlindLaw
Subject: [blindlaw] Using the iPad in Your Law Practice

Good morning,

Is there anyone on the list that uses the iPad or Mac Book series in
their practice? If so, what do you fine to be the challenges and
advantages?

http://forms.aweber.com/form/19/299336019.htm

Will Burley
Burley-Wilson & Associates
Main: 888-494-0031
Direct: 832-529-3243
Web:www.burley-wilson.com

"Virtual Consultants for Your Success"
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From dbeitz at wiennergould.com  Wed Sep 26 15:37:44 2012
From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz)
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:37:44 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Using the iPad in Your Law Practice
In-Reply-To: <F8AF7FE2971A7E468ABC5B960EF7609D01E09962@spexch2k301.central.pima.gov>
References: <944DB3B1-44C1-4FDE-A277-F2447C962FF0@burley-wilson.com>
	<F8AF7FE2971A7E468ABC5B960EF7609D01E09962@spexch2k301.central.pima.gov>
Message-ID: <002401cd9bfc$e0199810$a04cc830$@wiennergould.com>

I have an ipad and an iPhone, but I use nothing but windows laptops.
Everything I need is accessible.

-------------------------------------------
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Wienner & Gould, P.C.
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-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Susan Kelly
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 10:42 AM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Using the iPad in Your Law Practice

I have started taking my iPad to court with me, though it is for somewhat
limited purpose right now - mainly calendaring, Westlaw access (since I
can't use a printed statute book) and CCTV-type magnification when I am
forced to deal with a printed form or pleading.  The file management system
the rest of my office uses is neither compatible with JAWS nor Apple
products, so that part remains a problem, regardless of what digital product
I use.

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of William Burley
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 4:01 AM
To: BlindLaw
Subject: [blindlaw] Using the iPad in Your Law Practice

Good morning,

Is there anyone on the list that uses the iPad or Mac Book series in their
practice? If so, what do you fine to be the challenges and advantages?

http://forms.aweber.com/form/19/299336019.htm

Will Burley
Burley-Wilson & Associates
Main: 888-494-0031
Direct: 832-529-3243
Web:www.burley-wilson.com

"Virtual Consultants for Your Success"
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From kgborah at att.net  Wed Sep 26 15:50:14 2012
From: kgborah at att.net (Kyle Borah)
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:50:14 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Mock Trial at the convention
In-Reply-To: <CAEu=ibQDK8VFZebYmsWarZ9t69XL-is0=tRsNJgcapE8o5d8Ug@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAEu=ibQDK8VFZebYmsWarZ9t69XL-is0=tRsNJgcapE8o5d8Ug@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000e01cd9bfe$9f2b0e90$dd812bb0$@att.net>

You could always do it on Marbury V Madison.  It is a shorter case and was
the land mark decision to establish judicial review.  Of course, you could
always do something like Plessey V Ferguson, Row V Wade, Brown V board of
education, or even the case deciding where or not Obama care is
constitutional.

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Chris Griggs
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 10:33 PM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] Mock Trial at the convention

I was wondering if anyone knew the name of the case that the mock trial at
the convention was based on.  I have to do a paper on a Supreme Court case
for my Civil Rights and Liberties class.  If you know the name of this or
another good case, please let me know.  I need it by Friday. (just the name,
not the paper)

--
Chris Griggs
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From lilrichie411 at gmail.com  Wed Sep 26 16:03:00 2012
From: lilrichie411 at gmail.com (Jordan Richardson)
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:03:00 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations
In-Reply-To: <CAN4Q-Eq8omHCVDRoi8qspmajGXaj8nzt2-DGjT9iimpDTS30Hw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <A4FDF4C6-D73D-47D3-8022-B39BB5B91CB2@gmail.com>
	<00c301cd9b75$625f15d0$271d4170$@gmail.com>
	<004101cd9b78$16b11fe0$44135fa0$@gmail.com>
	<00cb01cd9b79$8bf108f0$a3d31ad0$@gmail.com>
	<CAN4Q-Eq8omHCVDRoi8qspmajGXaj8nzt2-DGjT9iimpDTS30Hw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2A3A8F63-D55B-4AD0-A85F-55B3DD90E18B@gmail.com>

Hey!
Thank you so much!  How did all of you receive access to a computer?  I did not notice it on the list of accommodations in the application.

Also, computer use was the subject of NFB's law suit, correct?

Thanks,
Jordan

Sent from my iPod

On 26/09/2012, at 2:51, Angie Matney <angie.matney at gmail.com> wrote:

> I was granted the use of a computer with JAWS for the writing sample,
> and I don't remember having to ask for that more than once or take any
> special steps to get it. Unfortunately, though, my request to use a
> braille writer during the logic games was inadvertently left off of my
> form, and I was told my request could not be modified. Not once during
> that process did I ever get the name of any individual I was
> communicating with. LSAC's conduct regarding accommodated testing is
> reprehensible.
> 
> Angie
> 
> 
> 
> On 9/25/12, Tai Blas <taiablas at gmail.com> wrote:
>> I was allowed to use MS Word for the writing sample and Microsoft Excel for
>> the Logic Games.
>> 
>> Tai
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Deepa Goraya
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 6:47 PM
>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List'
>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations
>> 
>> I was granted a computer with JAWS for the reading comprehension section
>> and
>> writing sample, as well as a brailled exam and scribe for the entire exam.
>> But I have a friend who was allowed to use a computer with JAWS for the
>> entire exam, and Kurzweil for the logic games.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Tai Blas
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 4:28 PM
>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List'
>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations
>> 
>> Jordan,
>> 
>> I was granted use of a computer for the writing sample. However, I had to
>> send several letters before LSAC granted this accommodation. Feel free to
>> contact me off list.
>> 
>> Tai
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Jordan Richardson
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:18 PM
>> To: Blind Law Mailing List
>> Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> I was granted Braille and a scribe for the LSAT.  I asked for a computer
>> for
>> the writing portion, but was not granted this.  What accommodations were
>> you
>> all granted?
>> 
>> I called LSAC Accommodations for a reason why this was and was not given an
>> answer; nor was I given a phone number of a member of the accommodations
>> committee.  What is your guys' experience?
>> 
>> Respectfully & Thanks,
>> Jordan Richardson
>> Mn-abs president
>> 
>> Sent from my iPod
>> _______________________________________________
>> blindlaw mailing list
>> blindlaw at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> blindlaw:
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>> 
>> 
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>> 
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From slabarre at labarrelaw.com  Wed Sep 26 16:34:38 2012
From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre)
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:34:38 -0600
Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations
In-Reply-To: <2A3A8F63-D55B-4AD0-A85F-55B3DD90E18B@gmail.com>
References: <A4FDF4C6-D73D-47D3-8022-B39BB5B91CB2@gmail.com>	<00c301cd9b75$625f15d0$271d4170$@gmail.com>	<004101cd9b78$16b11fe0$44135fa0$@gmail.com>	<00cb01cd9b79$8bf108f0$a3d31ad0$@gmail.com>	<CAN4Q-Eq8omHCVDRoi8qspmajGXaj8nzt2-DGjT9iimpDTS30Hw@mail.gmail.com>
	<2A3A8F63-D55B-4AD0-A85F-55B3DD90E18B@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <023e01cd9c04$d2a98660$77fc9320$@labarrelaw.com>

No actually, not with respect to LSAC.  Our suit against LSAC dealt with
lack of access to their website and the law school application process.  Our
law suits against the National Conference of Bar Examiners dealt with use of
assistive technology on the bar exam.

Best,
Scott

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Jordan Richardson
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 10:03 AM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Cc: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations

Hey!
Thank you so much!  How did all of you receive access to a computer?  I did
not notice it on the list of accommodations in the application.

Also, computer use was the subject of NFB's law suit, correct?

Thanks,
Jordan

Sent from my iPod

On 26/09/2012, at 2:51, Angie Matney <angie.matney at gmail.com> wrote:

> I was granted the use of a computer with JAWS for the writing sample,
> and I don't remember having to ask for that more than once or take any
> special steps to get it. Unfortunately, though, my request to use a
> braille writer during the logic games was inadvertently left off of my
> form, and I was told my request could not be modified. Not once during
> that process did I ever get the name of any individual I was
> communicating with. LSAC's conduct regarding accommodated testing is
> reprehensible.
> 
> Angie
> 
> 
> 
> On 9/25/12, Tai Blas <taiablas at gmail.com> wrote:
>> I was allowed to use MS Word for the writing sample and Microsoft Excel
for
>> the Logic Games.
>> 
>> Tai
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Deepa Goraya
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 6:47 PM
>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List'
>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations
>> 
>> I was granted a computer with JAWS for the reading comprehension section
>> and
>> writing sample, as well as a brailled exam and scribe for the entire
exam.
>> But I have a friend who was allowed to use a computer with JAWS for the
>> entire exam, and Kurzweil for the logic games.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Tai Blas
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 4:28 PM
>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List'
>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations
>> 
>> Jordan,
>> 
>> I was granted use of a computer for the writing sample. However, I had to
>> send several letters before LSAC granted this accommodation. Feel free to
>> contact me off list.
>> 
>> Tai
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Jordan Richardson
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:18 PM
>> To: Blind Law Mailing List
>> Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> I was granted Braille and a scribe for the LSAT.  I asked for a computer
>> for
>> the writing portion, but was not granted this.  What accommodations were
>> you
>> all granted?
>> 
>> I called LSAC Accommodations for a reason why this was and was not given
an
>> answer; nor was I given a phone number of a member of the accommodations
>> committee.  What is your guys' experience?
>> 
>> Respectfully & Thanks,
>> Jordan Richardson
>> Mn-abs president
>> 
>> Sent from my iPod
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From slabarre at labarrelaw.com  Wed Sep 26 16:38:06 2012
From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre)
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:38:06 -0600
Subject: [blindlaw] Mock Trial at the convention
In-Reply-To: <000e01cd9bfe$9f2b0e90$dd812bb0$@att.net>
References: <CAEu=ibQDK8VFZebYmsWarZ9t69XL-is0=tRsNJgcapE8o5d8Ug@mail.gmail.com>
	<000e01cd9bfe$9f2b0e90$dd812bb0$@att.net>
Message-ID: <024301cd9c05$4ef0dcf0$ecd296d0$@labarrelaw.com>

Greetings, the case from this year's Mock Trial was not actually based  on
any previous decision.  We invented the case based on the over all
experience we have had with the issue.  The cases we have brought in this
arena have never  resulted in a written opinion.  However, I believe there
was a relevant ruling just last week which I may have forwarded onto this
list.

Best,
Scott

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Kyle Borah
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 9:50 AM
To: 'Blind Law Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Mock Trial at the convention

You could always do it on Marbury V Madison.  It is a shorter case and was
the land mark decision to establish judicial review.  Of course, you could
always do something like Plessey V Ferguson, Row V Wade, Brown V board of
education, or even the case deciding where or not Obama care is
constitutional.

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Chris Griggs
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 10:33 PM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] Mock Trial at the convention

I was wondering if anyone knew the name of the case that the mock trial at
the convention was based on.  I have to do a paper on a Supreme Court case
for my Civil Rights and Liberties class.  If you know the name of this or
another good case, please let me know.  I need it by Friday. (just the name,
not the paper)

--
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From slabarre at labarrelaw.com  Wed Sep 26 16:39:55 2012
From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre)
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:39:55 -0600
Subject: [blindlaw] FW: National Federation of the Blind Applauds Ruling
	Requiring Equal Pay for Disabled Workers
In-Reply-To: <4C785AE92339A84D80E58139B523D9850E5CE8A1@BLUPRD0711MB424.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>
References: <4C785AE92339A84D80E58139B523D9850E5CE8A1@BLUPRD0711MB424.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <024401cd9c05$8fdd58b0$af980a10$@labarrelaw.com>

 

 

From: Freeh, Jessica [mailto:JFreeh at nfb.org] 
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2012 3:11 PM
Subject: National Federation of the Blind Applauds Ruling Requiring Equal
Pay for Disabled Workers

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

CONTACT:

Chris Danielsen

Director of Public Relations

National Federation of the Blind

(410) 659-9314, extension 2330

(410) 262-1281 (Cell)

cdanielsen at nfb.org


National Federation of the Blind Applauds Ruling
Requiring Equal Pay for Disabled Workers


$1.3 Million in Back Pay and Other Damages Awarded


 

Baltimore, Maryland (September 20, 2012):  <http://www.nfb.org> The National
Federation of the Blind, the nation's leading advocate for
<http://www.nfb.org/fair-wages> fair wages for workers with disabilities,
today applauded a recent ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Southern
District of Iowa, Davenport Division, finding that a turkey processing
service violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by paying its disabled
employees less than federal and state minimum wages.  The ruling in Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission v. Hill Country Farms, Inc. d/b/a Henry's
Turkey Services (Case number: No. 3-11-cv-41-CRW-TJS) found that the
defendant had "engaged in unlawful and discriminatory pay practices in
violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act," and awarded the workers
$1.3 million in back pay and other damages.

 

 <http://www.nfb.org/marc-maurer-bio> Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the
<http://www.facebook.com/NationalFederationoftheBlind> National Federation
of the Blind, said: "We have long contended that the antiquated practice of
paying workers with disabilities less than the minimum wage is
discriminatory and out of step with the enlightened view of the capacity of
workers with disabilities reflected in statutes like the Americans with
Disabilities Act.  For this reason, we are calling for
<https://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/pdf/fair-wagesforworkers-2012.pdf>
the repeal of Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, which, based on
the fallacy that workers with disabilities are not productive, authorizes
the payment of subminimum wages to workers with disabilities.  This ruling,
in a case with facts that ought to shock the conscience of every American,
makes it clear that a labor practice dating from the 1930s is fundamentally
irreconcilable with modern laws prohibiting discrimination against workers
with disabilities.  We hope that the United States Congress will soon update
the nation's statutes by phasing out Section 14(c) so that no employer can
ever again engage in such unconscionable discrimination."

 

 

###

 

 

About the National Federation of the Blind

 

With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the
largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the
United States. The NFB improves blind people's lives through advocacy,
education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and
self-confidence.  It is the leading force in the blindness field today and
the voice of the nation's blind.  In January 2004 the NFB opened the
National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and
training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind. 

 


From mikefry79 at gmail.com  Wed Sep 26 16:48:05 2012
From: mikefry79 at gmail.com (Mike Fry)
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 09:48:05 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] Using the iPad in Your Law Practice
In-Reply-To: <002401cd9bfc$e0199810$a04cc830$@wiennergould.com>
References: <944DB3B1-44C1-4FDE-A277-F2447C962FF0@burley-wilson.com>
	<F8AF7FE2971A7E468ABC5B960EF7609D01E09962@spexch2k301.central.pima.gov>
	<002401cd9bfc$e0199810$a04cc830$@wiennergould.com>
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I use the iPad. I use a pair of telescopic glasses with about 5 inch microscopes protruding from the lenses to be able to read it. With this accommodation the iPad is very good for me for casual use. I have not been using it in the practice of law per se other than that.

Sent from my iPad

On Sep 26, 2012, at 8:37 AM, "Daniel K. Beitz" <dbeitz at wiennergould.com> wrote:

> I have an ipad and an iPhone, but I use nothing but windows laptops.
> Everything I need is accessible.
> 
> -------------------------------------------
> Daniel K. Beitz
> Wienner & Gould, P.C.
> 950 University Dr., Ste. 350
> Rochester, MI  48307
> Phone:  (248) 841-9405
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> dbeitz at wiennergould.com
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Susan Kelly
> Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 10:42 AM
> To: Blind Law Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Using the iPad in Your Law Practice
> 
> I have started taking my iPad to court with me, though it is for somewhat
> limited purpose right now - mainly calendaring, Westlaw access (since I
> can't use a printed statute book) and CCTV-type magnification when I am
> forced to deal with a printed form or pleading.  The file management system
> the rest of my office uses is neither compatible with JAWS nor Apple
> products, so that part remains a problem, regardless of what digital product
> I use.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of William Burley
> Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 4:01 AM
> To: BlindLaw
> Subject: [blindlaw] Using the iPad in Your Law Practice
> 
> Good morning,
> 
> Is there anyone on the list that uses the iPad or Mac Book series in their
> practice? If so, what do you fine to be the challenges and advantages?
> 
> http://forms.aweber.com/form/19/299336019.htm
> 
> Will Burley
> Burley-Wilson & Associates
> Main: 888-494-0031
> Direct: 832-529-3243
> Web:www.burley-wilson.com
> 
> "Virtual Consultants for Your Success"
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From devinenora at gmail.com  Wed Sep 26 17:20:41 2012
From: devinenora at gmail.com (N D)
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:20:41 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations
In-Reply-To: <023e01cd9c04$d2a98660$77fc9320$@labarrelaw.com>
References: <A4FDF4C6-D73D-47D3-8022-B39BB5B91CB2@gmail.com>
	<00c301cd9b75$625f15d0$271d4170$@gmail.com>
	<004101cd9b78$16b11fe0$44135fa0$@gmail.com>
	<00cb01cd9b79$8bf108f0$a3d31ad0$@gmail.com>
	<CAN4Q-Eq8omHCVDRoi8qspmajGXaj8nzt2-DGjT9iimpDTS30Hw@mail.gmail.com>
	<2A3A8F63-D55B-4AD0-A85F-55B3DD90E18B@gmail.com>
	<023e01cd9c04$d2a98660$77fc9320$@labarrelaw.com>
Message-ID: <CAA6RnhxzEZ_WN7tmeyBVLsqdNBwj2qz49D_Zoof6ypzvq8mtNg@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Jordan,

There is a suit right now in federal court in California dealing with
LSAC's discriminatory accommodation practices. The U.S. Department of
Justice (DOJ) recently made a motion to intervene in the case and also
filed a strong amicus condemning LSAC's burdensome and retaliatory
accommodation policies as discriminatory.
Here are a few links about the case and the DOJ's position:
http://www.jdjournal.com/2012/09/07/u-s-government-finds-lsat-is-discriminatory-doj-files-motion/
http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2012/September/12-crt-1081.html
http://www.ada.gov/defh_v_lsac/lsac_complaint.html

I know you're probably busy studying for the test, but writing to your
local Civil Rights Office or even the DOJ Office of Civil Rights about your
experience with the LSAC and copying the LSAC in on the letter might not be
a bad idea. LSAC is in hot water right now and letting them know you also
know that might be useful in your appeal. The DOJ might also be interested
to hear from you.
Here is  link with information on how to file a complaint with the DOJ
Office of Civil Rights Disability Section.
http://www.justice.gov/crt/complaint/#two

Good luck with your appeal!

 Best Regards,

Nora Devine, J.D.
devinenora at gmail.com

On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 9:34 AM, Scott C. LaBarre
<slabarre at labarrelaw.com>wrote:

> No actually, not with respect to LSAC.  Our suit against LSAC dealt with
> lack of access to their website and the law school application process.
>  Our
> law suits against the National Conference of Bar Examiners dealt with use
> of
> assistive technology on the bar exam.
>
> Best,
> Scott
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Jordan Richardson
> Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 10:03 AM
> To: Blind Law Mailing List
>  Cc: Blind Law Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations
>
> Hey!
> Thank you so much!  How did all of you receive access to a computer?  I did
> not notice it on the list of accommodations in the application.
>
> Also, computer use was the subject of NFB's law suit, correct?
>
> Thanks,
> Jordan
>
> Sent from my iPod
>
> On 26/09/2012, at 2:51, Angie Matney <angie.matney at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I was granted the use of a computer with JAWS for the writing sample,
> > and I don't remember having to ask for that more than once or take any
> > special steps to get it. Unfortunately, though, my request to use a
> > braille writer during the logic games was inadvertently left off of my
> > form, and I was told my request could not be modified. Not once during
> > that process did I ever get the name of any individual I was
> > communicating with. LSAC's conduct regarding accommodated testing is
> > reprehensible.
> >
> > Angie
> >
> >
> >
> > On 9/25/12, Tai Blas <taiablas at gmail.com> wrote:
> >> I was allowed to use MS Word for the writing sample and Microsoft Excel
> for
> >> the Logic Games.
> >>
> >> Tai
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On
> >> Behalf Of Deepa Goraya
> >> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 6:47 PM
> >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List'
> >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations
> >>
> >> I was granted a computer with JAWS for the reading comprehension section
> >> and
> >> writing sample, as well as a brailled exam and scribe for the entire
> exam.
> >> But I have a friend who was allowed to use a computer with JAWS for the
> >> entire exam, and Kurzweil for the logic games.
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On
> >> Behalf Of Tai Blas
> >> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 4:28 PM
> >> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List'
> >> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations
> >>
> >> Jordan,
> >>
> >> I was granted use of a computer for the writing sample. However, I had
> to
> >> send several letters before LSAC granted this accommodation. Feel free
> to
> >> contact me off list.
> >>
> >> Tai
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On
> >> Behalf Of Jordan Richardson
> >> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:18 PM
> >> To: Blind Law Mailing List
> >> Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations
> >>
> >> Hi all,
> >>
> >> I was granted Braille and a scribe for the LSAT.  I asked for a computer
> >> for
> >> the writing portion, but was not granted this.  What accommodations were
> >> you
> >> all granted?
> >>
> >> I called LSAC Accommodations for a reason why this was and was not given
> an
> >> answer; nor was I given a phone number of a member of the accommodations
> >> committee.  What is your guys' experience?
> >>
> >> Respectfully & Thanks,
> >> Jordan Richardson
> >> Mn-abs president
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPod
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From dricken at gmail.com  Wed Sep 26 19:28:33 2012
From: dricken at gmail.com (Kendrick Kennedy)
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:28:33 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Judge making changes to Orders
Message-ID: <CACFZqTo8T18aBELWcO-UxG-3c9J3K5oUeDPSZy8AYU4kbU=yXA@mail.gmail.com>

List Mates,



Here in Mississippi, the state court is moving to an electronic filing
system. This filing system is just like the federal system used by the
Federal Courts. Attorneys can submit proposed orders in court and if the
judge would like the order changed the attorney has access to a computer to
make changes.



The problem is there is a judge who writes on my Orders and submits the
document to Mississippi Electronic Court System without giving me an
opportunity to make the changes.  I have a legal assistant who attends
court with me and a great support staff in my office. First, I believe this
reflects poorly on my work and is unprofessional. Second, the judge thinks
she is helping me by writing on the orders and submitting the document but
she is NOT. Finally, as we all know our reputations as attorneys are based
on our work and she’s killing my reputation as a competent attorney.



Does anyone have any suggestions on how I should handle this problem?


-- 
*
Being Blind isn't a right, it's a privilege!

*
*Best Regards,*
* *
*

Kendrick R. Kennedy, Esq.

*

From dbeitz at wiennergould.com  Wed Sep 26 19:35:27 2012
From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz)
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:35:27 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Judge making changes to Orders
In-Reply-To: <CACFZqTo8T18aBELWcO-UxG-3c9J3K5oUeDPSZy8AYU4kbU=yXA@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <002f01cd9c1e$14c55100$3e4ff300$@wiennergould.com>

Here, judges change orders all the time, as they see fit.  Are you certain
this judge isn't changing everybody's orders as she needs to?

-------------------------------------------
Daniel K. Beitz
Wienner & Gould, P.C.
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Rochester, MI  48307
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-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Kendrick Kennedy
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 3:29 PM
To: NFB Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] Judge making changes to Orders

List Mates,



Here in Mississippi, the state court is moving to an electronic filing
system. This filing system is just like the federal system used by the
Federal Courts. Attorneys can submit proposed orders in court and if the
judge would like the order changed the attorney has access to a computer to
make changes.



The problem is there is a judge who writes on my Orders and submits the
document to Mississippi Electronic Court System without giving me an
opportunity to make the changes.  I have a legal assistant who attends court
with me and a great support staff in my office. First, I believe this
reflects poorly on my work and is unprofessional. Second, the judge thinks
she is helping me by writing on the orders and submitting the document but
she is NOT. Finally, as we all know our reputations as attorneys are based
on our work and she’s killing my reputation as a competent attorney.



Does anyone have any suggestions on how I should handle this problem?


--
*
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*
*Best Regards,*
* *
*

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From b.schulz at sbcglobal.net  Wed Sep 26 20:11:39 2012
From: b.schulz at sbcglobal.net (Bryan Schulz)
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:11:39 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Judge making changes to Orders
References: <CACFZqTo8T18aBELWcO-UxG-3c9J3K5oUeDPSZy8AYU4kbU=yXA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8D03587BC73A413C8B89DE34C38DAD90@HP8730notebook>

hi,

sorry about your friction with the judge but have to comment on your tag 
line.
what are you smoking? being blind is no picnic or priviledge!
Bryan Schulz


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kendrick Kennedy" <dricken at gmail.com>
To: "NFB Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 2:28 PM
Subject: [blindlaw] Judge making changes to Orders


List Mates,



Here in Mississippi, the state court is moving to an electronic filing
system. This filing system is just like the federal system used by the
Federal Courts. Attorneys can submit proposed orders in court and if the
judge would like the order changed the attorney has access to a computer to
make changes.



The problem is there is a judge who writes on my Orders and submits the
document to Mississippi Electronic Court System without giving me an
opportunity to make the changes.  I have a legal assistant who attends
court with me and a great support staff in my office. First, I believe this
reflects poorly on my work and is unprofessional. Second, the judge thinks
she is helping me by writing on the orders and submitting the document but
she is NOT. Finally, as we all know our reputations as attorneys are based
on our work and sheÂ’s killing my reputation as a competent attorney.



Does anyone have any suggestions on how I should handle this problem?


-- 
*
Being Blind isn't a right, it's a privilege!

*
*Best Regards,*
* *
*

Kendrick R. Kennedy, Esq.

*
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From taiablas at gmail.com  Wed Sep 26 20:13:03 2012
From: taiablas at gmail.com (Tai Blas)
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:13:03 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Judge making changes to Orders
In-Reply-To: <CACFZqTo8T18aBELWcO-UxG-3c9J3K5oUeDPSZy8AYU4kbU=yXA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CACFZqTo8T18aBELWcO-UxG-3c9J3K5oUeDPSZy8AYU4kbU=yXA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00ba01cd9c23$55bf4800$013dd800$@gmail.com>

Can't you simply ask to briefly meet with the judge to explain the
situation? She should give you an opportunity to modify your order with the
help of your assistant in court just as other attorneys are able to do.

Tai


-----Original Message-----
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Behalf Of Kendrick Kennedy
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 2:29 PM
To: NFB Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] Judge making changes to Orders

List Mates,



Here in Mississippi, the state court is moving to an electronic filing
system. This filing system is just like the federal system used by the
Federal Courts. Attorneys can submit proposed orders in court and if the
judge would like the order changed the attorney has access to a computer to
make changes.



The problem is there is a judge who writes on my Orders and submits the
document to Mississippi Electronic Court System without giving me an
opportunity to make the changes.  I have a legal assistant who attends court
with me and a great support staff in my office. First, I believe this
reflects poorly on my work and is unprofessional. Second, the judge thinks
she is helping me by writing on the orders and submitting the document but
she is NOT. Finally, as we all know our reputations as attorneys are based
on our work and she's killing my reputation as a competent attorney.



Does anyone have any suggestions on how I should handle this problem?


--
*
Being Blind isn't a right, it's a privilege!

*
*Best Regards,*
* *
*

Kendrick R. Kennedy, Esq.

*
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From dricken at gmail.com  Wed Sep 26 21:12:26 2012
From: dricken at gmail.com (Kendrick Kennedy)
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:12:26 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Judge making changes to Orders
In-Reply-To: <8D03587BC73A413C8B89DE34C38DAD90@HP8730notebook>
References: <CACFZqTo8T18aBELWcO-UxG-3c9J3K5oUeDPSZy8AYU4kbU=yXA@mail.gmail.com>
	<8D03587BC73A413C8B89DE34C38DAD90@HP8730notebook>
Message-ID: <CACFZqTr03D+mpBwrna=6V8PZO6GZb8XoNYJ2YTZf4LaeNfQnZw@mail.gmail.com>

Mr. Schulz,



In response to your question I DO NOT SMOKE!  My tag line merely states no
one has a right to be blind. Nor would anyone want to be blind. Finally, I
am secure with my blindness to state it is a privilege to be because being
blind has given me the opportunity to become an attorney, be a leader in my
community and to fight for the rights of people who cannot speak for their
selves.



In fact, I am happy to be blind and would not change it because it is a
part of who “I am”. So, Mr. Schulz, any suggestions on how I should
approach the judge to resolve my issue.


On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 3:11 PM, Bryan Schulz <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> hi,
>
> sorry about your friction with the judge but have to comment on your tag
> line.
> what are you smoking? being blind is no picnic or priviledge!
> Bryan Schulz
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kendrick Kennedy" <dricken at gmail.com>
> To: "NFB Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 2:28 PM
>
> Subject: [blindlaw] Judge making changes to Orders
>
>
>  List Mates,
>
>
>
> Here in Mississippi, the state court is moving to an electronic filing
> system. This filing system is just like the federal system used by the
> Federal Courts. Attorneys can submit proposed orders in court and if the
> judge would like the order changed the attorney has access to a computer to
> make changes.
>
>
>
> The problem is there is a judge who writes on my Orders and submits the
> document to Mississippi Electronic Court System without giving me an
> opportunity to make the changes.  I have a legal assistant who attends
> court with me and a great support staff in my office. First, I believe this
> reflects poorly on my work and is unprofessional. Second, the judge thinks
> she is helping me by writing on the orders and submitting the document but
> she is NOT. Finally, as we all know our reputations as attorneys are based
> on our work and she’s killing my reputation as a competent attorney.
>
>
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions on how I should handle this problem?
>
>
> --
> *
>
> Being Blind isn't a right, it's a privilege!
>
> *
> *Best Regards,*
> * *
> *
>
> Kendrick R. Kennedy, Esq.
>
> *
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-- 
*
Being Blind isn't a right, it's a privilege!

*
*Best Regards,*
* *
*

Kendrick R. Kennedy, Esq.

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*D'Iberville, MS 39540*
**
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From b.schulz at sbcglobal.net  Wed Sep 26 21:51:21 2012
From: b.schulz at sbcglobal.net (Bryan Schulz)
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:51:21 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Judge making changes to Orders
References: <CACFZqTo8T18aBELWcO-UxG-3c9J3K5oUeDPSZy8AYU4kbU=yXA@mail.gmail.com><8D03587BC73A413C8B89DE34C38DAD90@HP8730notebook>
	<CACFZqTr03D+mpBwrna=6V8PZO6GZb8XoNYJ2YTZf4LaeNfQnZw@mail.gmail.com>
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hi,

tell the judge that i need to be fully aware of what is being submitted and 
my associate will verify a document when it isn't in electronic format.
Bryan Schulz


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kendrick Kennedy" <dricken at gmail.com>
To: "Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 4:12 PM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Judge making changes to Orders


Mr. Schulz,



In response to your question I DO NOT SMOKE!  My tag line merely states no
one has a right to be blind. Nor would anyone want to be blind. Finally, I
am secure with my blindness to state it is a privilege to be because being
blind has given me the opportunity to become an attorney, be a leader in my
community and to fight for the rights of people who cannot speak for their
selves.



In fact, I am happy to be blind and would not change it because it is a
part of who “I am”. So, Mr. Schulz, any suggestions on how I should
approach the judge to resolve my issue.


On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 3:11 PM, Bryan Schulz <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> hi,
>
> sorry about your friction with the judge but have to comment on your tag
> line.
> what are you smoking? being blind is no picnic or priviledge!
> Bryan Schulz
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kendrick Kennedy" <dricken at gmail.com>
> To: "NFB Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 2:28 PM
>
> Subject: [blindlaw] Judge making changes to Orders
>
>
>  List Mates,
>
>
>
> Here in Mississippi, the state court is moving to an electronic filing
> system. This filing system is just like the federal system used by the
> Federal Courts. Attorneys can submit proposed orders in court and if the
> judge would like the order changed the attorney has access to a computer 
> to
> make changes.
>
>
>
> The problem is there is a judge who writes on my Orders and submits the
> document to Mississippi Electronic Court System without giving me an
> opportunity to make the changes.  I have a legal assistant who attends
> court with me and a great support staff in my office. First, I believe 
> this
> reflects poorly on my work and is unprofessional. Second, the judge thinks
> she is helping me by writing on the orders and submitting the document but
> she is NOT. Finally, as we all know our reputations as attorneys are based
> on our work and sheÂ’s killing my reputation as a competent attorney.
>
>
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions on how I should handle this problem?
>
>
> --
> *
>
> Being Blind isn't a right, it's a privilege!
>
> *
> *Best Regards,*
> * *
> *
>
> Kendrick R. Kennedy, Esq.
>
> *
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-- 
*
Being Blind isn't a right, it's a privilege!

*
*Best Regards,*
* *
*

Kendrick R. Kennedy, Esq.

**P.O. Box 6012*
*D'Iberville, MS 39540*
**
*Phone: (228) 424-4653*

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From parnell at sccoast.net  Wed Sep 26 22:01:06 2012
From: parnell at sccoast.net (Parnell)
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:01:06 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Judge making changes to Orders
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	<CACFZqTr03D+mpBwrna=6V8PZO6GZb8XoNYJ2YTZf4LaeNfQnZw@mail.gmail.com>
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Kendrick,

I would call her chambers tomorrow and ask the Judge's clerk to tell the
Judge how you feel; and the next time you are in front of her, simply tell
the Judge, very respectfully, that you would like to make the changes just
as anyone else does.  You are probably right that she is only trying to
help.

Parnell

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Kendrick Kennedy
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 5:12 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Judge making changes to Orders

Mr. Schulz,



In response to your question I DO NOT SMOKE!  My tag line merely states no
one has a right to be blind. Nor would anyone want to be blind. Finally, I
am secure with my blindness to state it is a privilege to be because being
blind has given me the opportunity to become an attorney, be a leader in my
community and to fight for the rights of people who cannot speak for their
selves.



In fact, I am happy to be blind and would not change it because it is a part
of who "I am". So, Mr. Schulz, any suggestions on how I should approach the
judge to resolve my issue.


On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 3:11 PM, Bryan Schulz <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> hi,
>
> sorry about your friction with the judge but have to comment on your 
> tag line.
> what are you smoking? being blind is no picnic or priviledge!
> Bryan Schulz
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kendrick Kennedy" 
> <dricken at gmail.com>
> To: "NFB Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 2:28 PM
>
> Subject: [blindlaw] Judge making changes to Orders
>
>
>  List Mates,
>
>
>
> Here in Mississippi, the state court is moving to an electronic filing 
> system. This filing system is just like the federal system used by the 
> Federal Courts. Attorneys can submit proposed orders in court and if 
> the judge would like the order changed the attorney has access to a 
> computer to make changes.
>
>
>
> The problem is there is a judge who writes on my Orders and submits 
> the document to Mississippi Electronic Court System without giving me 
> an opportunity to make the changes.  I have a legal assistant who 
> attends court with me and a great support staff in my office. First, I 
> believe this reflects poorly on my work and is unprofessional. Second, 
> the judge thinks she is helping me by writing on the orders and 
> submitting the document but she is NOT. Finally, as we all know our 
> reputations as attorneys are based on our work and she's killing my
reputation as a competent attorney.
>
>
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions on how I should handle this problem?
>
>
> --
> *
>
> Being Blind isn't a right, it's a privilege!
>
> *
> *Best Regards,*
> * *
> *
>
> Kendrick R. Kennedy, Esq.
>
> *
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>



--
*
Being Blind isn't a right, it's a privilege!

*
*Best Regards,*
* *
*

Kendrick R. Kennedy, Esq.

**P.O. Box 6012*
*D'Iberville, MS 39540*
**
*Phone: (228) 424-4653*

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From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Wed Sep 26 22:25:49 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:25:49 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Judge making changes to Orders
References: <CACFZqTo8T18aBELWcO-UxG-3c9J3K5oUeDPSZy8AYU4kbU=yXA@mail.gmail.com><8D03587BC73A413C8B89DE34C38DAD90@HP8730notebook>
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Message-ID: <D857E947AEE24943BD91BAC5BB89C699@mycomputer>

Hello Kendrick:
I practice in Maine, and we aren't getting into the state court system 
online  documentation, at least not "statewide"  like you are down in 
Mississippi. I see your point though.
I will offer what type of thing I have done that has worked for me when 
issues of a similar type arise with a judge.
I get a diplomaticaly worded note to the judge's secretary or assistant and 
make it clear how his or her practice is impacting me, meaning the 
representation of my client,  and ask if he could, in the future, please do 
or not do something.
I will first approach his assistant or secretary, which is easy to do up 
here. By not going directly through the administrative office of the courts, 
which is what we have here, the judge finds out the consequences of his 
actions without the entire bench knowing about it. IE: it gives him an out, 
so that he can change what he is doing in a way that isn't discriminatory or 
embarrassing to him or her.
He is the one wearing the black robe, and yes, I am an attorney who will go 
gently with a judge in situations like this.
IF he ignores you or otherwise blows off your concerns, then I'd ramp it up 
a notch. But a situation like the one you outline can harm your client, and 
that is a serious matter that definately needs to be addressed.
I hope that gives you some "food for thought".
Ross



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kendrick Kennedy" <dricken at gmail.com>
To: "Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 5:12 PM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Judge making changes to Orders


Mr. Schulz,



In response to your question I DO NOT SMOKE!  My tag line merely states no
one has a right to be blind. Nor would anyone want to be blind. Finally, I
am secure with my blindness to state it is a privilege to be because being
blind has given me the opportunity to become an attorney, be a leader in my
community and to fight for the rights of people who cannot speak for their
selves.



In fact, I am happy to be blind and would not change it because it is a
part of who “I am”. So, Mr. Schulz, any suggestions on how I should
approach the judge to resolve my issue.


On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 3:11 PM, Bryan Schulz <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> hi,
>
> sorry about your friction with the judge but have to comment on your tag
> line.
> what are you smoking? being blind is no picnic or priviledge!
> Bryan Schulz
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kendrick Kennedy" <dricken at gmail.com>
> To: "NFB Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 2:28 PM
>
> Subject: [blindlaw] Judge making changes to Orders
>
>
>  List Mates,
>
>
>
> Here in Mississippi, the state court is moving to an electronic filing
> system. This filing system is just like the federal system used by the
> Federal Courts. Attorneys can submit proposed orders in court and if the
> judge would like the order changed the attorney has access to a computer 
> to
> make changes.
>
>
>
> The problem is there is a judge who writes on my Orders and submits the
> document to Mississippi Electronic Court System without giving me an
> opportunity to make the changes.  I have a legal assistant who attends
> court with me and a great support staff in my office. First, I believe 
> this
> reflects poorly on my work and is unprofessional. Second, the judge thinks
> she is helping me by writing on the orders and submitting the document but
> she is NOT. Finally, as we all know our reputations as attorneys are based
> on our work and sheÂ’s killing my reputation as a competent attorney.
>
>
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions on how I should handle this problem?
>
>
> --
> *
>
> Being Blind isn't a right, it's a privilege!
>
> *
> *Best Regards,*
> * *
> *
>
> Kendrick R. Kennedy, Esq.
>
> *
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From taiablas at gmail.com  Thu Sep 27 14:28:50 2012
From: taiablas at gmail.com (Tai Blas)
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:28:50 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] FW: GOV. Brown signs AB 2122
In-Reply-To: <EBD87894C53F61468463D6971CB9885A019D14C4@Klondike.admin.ohio-state.edu>
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Lissner, Scott
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 10:29 PM
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Subject: GOV. Brown signs AB 2122

AB 2122 has been signed into law by California Governor Jerry Brown.
 
The LSAC may no longer flag the scores of California residents receiving
extended time accommodations on the LSAT.  Here is a link to the final
bill.  

B 2122 in its amended
form http://leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/asm/ab_2101-2150/ab_2122_bill_2012
0911_enrolled.pdf
 
Governor's legislative update http://gov.ca.gov/news.php?id=17755

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From emrene at earthlink.net  Thu Sep 27 15:50:31 2012
From: emrene at earthlink.net (Elizabeth Rene)
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2012 08:50:31 -0700
Subject: [blindlaw] Re LSAT accommodations
Message-ID: <1EADB78CC0B646738C9B3CA1AD2ED7C4@elizabethrene>

    What's going on with the LSAC anyway?

I had to battle them  between 1972 and 1975 before I could get my test in 
Braille with a scribe (if there was a writing test then, I probably used a 
portable typewriter), and they flagged my results with a note that I was a 
blind student needing extra time.  It's appalling to me that students are 
still having to face the same kind of fight.

This accommodation issue should be as dead as King Tut by now.  What can we 
do to bury it for good?

Elizabeth




From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov  Thu Sep 27 16:25:39 2012
From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel)
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:25:39 -0500
Subject: [blindlaw] Legal Assistant Position at NJP's Native American Unit
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References: <238063BCC1082C448C5E60E5BECFF3C70CA0FD55@BLUESTREAK.wsba.org>
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From: Jennifer Carter [mailto:jenniferc at wsba.org]
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 4:36 PM
To: president at abaw.org; jeff at jefflianglaw.com; asb at bmatlaw.com; daniel.swedlow at teamsters117.org; castillo.mimi at ymail.com; zanabugaighis at DWT.com; boksulee at yahoo.com; dko at kellerrohrback.com; DavisJK at LanePowell.com; president at lmba.net; info at melegal.org; rblack at susmangodfrey.com; efry at sisna.com; dclarks at co.pierce.wa.us; slavicbar at gmail.com; KMDas at perkinscoie.com; DINHS at FOSTER.COM; stuarpix at microsoft.com; Nightingale, Noel; alison.bettles at nordstrom.com; Jeanne Marie Clavere; milliek at nwjustice.org; r.delasalas at yahoo.com; jason.holloway at stokeslaw.com
Subject: Legal Assistant Position at NJP's Native American Unit

FYI!

Jennifer Carter| Diversity and Public Service Coordinator
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From: Sue Encherman [mailto:Suee at nwjustice.org]
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 4:32 PM
To: Washington State Alliance for Equal Justice Leadership Group
Subject: [atj-leadership] legal assistant position at NJP's Native American Unit

Hi Everyone: We have a legal assistant position available with our Native American Unit in Seattle.

Please see our job description at: http://nwjustice.org/employment-opportunities/native-american-unit-legal-assistant-and-intake-screener-seattle-washington


Susan Encherman
Northwest Justice Project
Director of Administration
401 2nd Ave. S. , Suite 407
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From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Thu Sep 27 16:36:55 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:36:55 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] Federal Bur. of Prisons Posting
Message-ID: <190D1F01468C4399A9437823A82F0FE1@mycomputer>

FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS

OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL

LEGISLATIVE AND CORRECTIONAL ISSUES BRANCH

ATTORNEY-ADVISOR

GS-905-13/14

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About the Office: The mission of the Legislative and Correctional Issues (LCI) Branch is to provide highquality, timely legal advice and counsel to departments and officials of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (Bureau), and to effectively advocate the Bureau's position under the direction of the Assistant Director/General Counsel. The primary functions of LCI Branch include providing legal assistance on a broad range of correctional issues such as inmates' rights and conditions of confinement, sentence computation issues, medical and mental health issues, and safety issues. Assists the Associate General Counsel, LCI Branch, and senior Branch staff concerning legal aspects of, and the interpretation, applicability, and compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations, and constitutional provisions relating to the confinement of inmates. Performs reviews and analysis of proposed and enacted legislation affecting the Bureau in such areas as audit requirements, health services (including safety), sentencing, confinement of inmates, treatment of juveniles, drug abuse treatment, and mental competency issues. 

Incumbent of this position will primarily assist with the implementation of Section 302 of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (Walsh Act), which requires the immediate review of all releasing sex offenders to determine whether they may be certified as a "sexually dangerous person" as defined in this Act. 

Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The incumbent will have the opportunity to work with Bureau staff and other Department of Justice officials with respect to the Walsh Act and serve as a member of the Bureau's Certification Review Panel.

 

Required qualifications: Interested parties must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction) and have at least 2years post-J.D. experience. 

 

Preferred qualifications: Prior experience in correctional law is highly desired.

 

Travel: Some travel may be required.

 

Number of Vacancies: One

 

Salary Information: Current salary and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The appropriate salary range, including locality pay adjustments is GS-13 ($89,033 to $115,742) to GS-14 ($105,211 to $136,771).

 

Location: Washington, DC

Relocation Expenses:Not authorized.

 

Submission Process and Deadline Date: Applicants must submit a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, resume and a writing sample by October 10, 2012 to:

 

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Office of General Counsel

320 First Street, NW

Washington, DC 20534

 

 

Attention: James C. Wills, Associate General Counsel

 

You may also submit your application packet via e-mail to jwills at bop.gov.

 

No telephone calls please. This position is open until filled, but no later than October 10, 2012.

 

Department Policies: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

 

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

 

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). 

From rumpole at roadrunner.com  Thu Sep 27 21:49:35 2012
From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr)
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:49:35 -0400
Subject: [blindlaw] For the employment lawyers out there--
Message-ID: <D9F1DB1CA9EF4C5596329884A3B44B3C@mycomputer>

If you practice employment law and have any I-9 form issues read on.



>From the DOJ

Following OSC's September 13, 2012, stakeholder input session addressing the topic of employer self-audits of I-9 Forms, OSC would like to remind its stakeholders that we are continuing to accept your comments at our designated email inbox: OSC.Engagement at usdoj.gov.

Please be sure to submit all comments no later than Friday, November 9, 2012 .

Thank you very much for your input.


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