Legal Content Developer, Bar Essay & Performance Test
Kaplan
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Job Description
Part Time Legal Content Developer, Bar Essay & Performance Test
The Legal Content Developer, Bar Essay & Performance Test will focus on the development and editing of Bar Essays and/or Performance Tests. This position demands absolute legal accuracy, exceptional attention to detail, and strict adherence to confidentiality standards.
This role requires a Juris Doctor Degree to function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one of the core subjects: Business Associations, Civil Procedure (Federal and California Rules), Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence (Federal and California Rules), Professional Responsibility (ABA and California Codes), Real Property, Remedies, Torts, Trusts, California Wills and Succession.
Primary/Key Responsibilities
- Develop High-Stakes Content: Write Bar Exam Essays and/or PTs that are clear, precise, and legally accurate, demonstrating deep knowledge of relevant legal subjects.
- Ensure Legal Integrity: Conduct thorough legal research and verification for all content to maintain accuracy and consistency with established Bar standards.
- Refine Through Collaboration: Review, edit, and integrate feedback from team members to eliminate ambiguity and achieve the highest level of content quality.
- Adhere to Formatting and Citation Standards: Utilize Microsoft Word Track Changes for all revisions and apply industry-standard legal citation rules (e.g., The Bluebook or ALWD).
- Meet Professional Standards: Efficiently meet project deadlines and adhere to strict confidentiality protocols to protect exam content integrity.
Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required
- Must have passed the bar exam
- Expertise in one or more of the following: Business Associations, Civil Procedure (Federal and California Rules), Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence (Federal and California Rules), Professional Responsibility (ABA and California Codes), Real Property, Remedies, Torts, Trusts, California Wills and Succession.
- Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in the legal industry, education, and/or curriculum design.
- Demonstrated ability to produce legally accurate, high-quality content while consistently meeting project deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, remote team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previously written essay questions and/or Performance Tests for law school and/or bar exam content
Key Skills/Competency
- Legal Content Development
- Bar Exam Content
- Legal Research
- Content Editing
- Legal Accuracy
- Subject Matter Expertise
- Curriculum Design
- Project Management
- Confidentiality
- Microsoft Word
How to Get Hired at Kaplan
- Research Kaplan's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your resume to highlight experience in legal content development, bar exam preparation, and subject matter expertise relevant to Kaplan's educational services.
- Showcase legal accuracy: Provide specific examples in your application demonstrating your meticulous attention to legal accuracy and adherence to professional standards like Bluebook or ALWD.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Practice discussing your ability to meet project deadlines, work remotely in a team, and maintain strict confidentiality, all critical for content creation at Kaplan.
- Highlight subject matter expertise: Emphasize your JD and specific legal subject knowledge required for the Legal Content Developer role, detailing any prior experience writing essay questions or performance tests.
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