Thursday, June 28, 2012

NAACP Applauds Supreme Court for Upholding Healthcare for People




(Baltimore, MD) – The NAACP has released the following statement from NAACP Chairman Roslyn M. Brock regarding the United States Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the individual mandate of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
“The Supreme Court made a crucial decision today to uphold the core provisions of the Affordable Care Act,” stated NAACP Chairman Roslyn M. Brock. “The NAACP has long supported the full and complete implementation of this law. Access to quality, affordable health care is a civil and human right that should not be reserved for the wealthy or the few. The 32 million American men, women and children covered under this law can now breathe easier.”
“Many serious health issues are preventable,” Brock continued. “But far too often, patients who lack health insurance – especially patients of color – enter medical facilities late in the progression of their diagnosis. This sad reality is costing lives and costing American taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars in unnecessary health care bills. States can now move forward in implementing health care reform with the knowledge that the Affordable Care Act is not going anywhere anytime soon.”
A link to the Supreme Court opinion can be found here: http://www.supremecourt.gov/
MEDIA AVAILABILITY:  Chairman Brock will be available for further comment on this issue.  To request an interview, please contact Ben Wrobel at 202 292-3386 or bwrobel@naacpnet.org, or Joi Ridley at 202 292-3384 or jridley@naacpnet.org.
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private sectors.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Wanna be a law clerk in Kansas City?


Judge Charles H. "Chip" McKenzie has an immediate opening for a Law Clerk. Please note the short deadline for this opportunity!
 
Position Title: Bailiff Law Clerk Position No.: 7103
Department: Divisions - Division 13
Work Location: 415 East 12th Street - Kansas City MO
Work Hours: Normal office hours; additional hours as required by Judge
Salary: County Paid Position - Exempt Grade C94 - $1597.60 Bi-weekly
Salary Range For Internal/Rehire Applicants: $1597.60 - Bi-weekly

Application for Employment may be obtained in Human Resources, 415 East Twelfth Street, 10th Floor, Kansas City,
MO 64106 or at the Web Address: www.16thcircuit.org. Fax No.: 816-881-3229. E-Mail Address:
Jobs.16thCircuit@courts.mo.gov Employment Specialist: Gail Cox. Information regarding job vacancies may also be obtained by calling the Job Information Line at 816/881-3470. Applicants for clerical positions which require skill
testing must be tested for consideration.

ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES APPLYING FOR THESE POSITIONS MUST SUBMIT AN INTERNAL APPLICATION FORM TO HUMAN RESOURCES.

Applications must be received by Human Resources no later than 05:00 PM on 07/02/2012

POSITION PURPOSE AND EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Perform legal research pertaining to motions, pleadings, and summary judgments; provide security and assist the Judge and other Division staff as necessary to ensure the efficiency of the Division, including jury and docket management. Open and close the court; requisition and pick up supplies; file, copy, and
deliver court files; contact attorneys regarding cases; collect information and give information to the jurors and the public according to procedures; may be responsible for sequestered juries; read and research pleadings; research and write legal memorandums pertaining to motions before the court;
prepare orders; and perform related work as required..

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school; no experience required. Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of the law; must be proficient in data entry, Microsoft Office Suite, Lexis/Nexis & Westlaw; ability to communicate ideas and present materials clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to produce clear, complete and logical reports, letters, memoranda, legal documents, etc.; ability to apply legal principles and specialized knowledge to individual cases and problems; ability to analyze, appraise and
organize facts, evidence, and the law and prepare written recommendations to the Judge.

THE COURT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Geographic Location(s)
Missouri - Kansas City Metro
Practice Area(s)
Housing
Compensation Details
$1551.20 Bi-Weekly
County Paid Position -
County paid position - Exempt Grade C-94
Location(s)

Location

Kanas City
Missouri
United States
Requested Document Notes
Completed application - available online.
www.16thcircuit.org
Posting Source
Request by Employer
Contact Information
Gail Cox
Employment Specialists
415 East Twelfth Street
10th Floor
Kansas City, Missouri 64106

Fax: 816-881-3229