Part Time Legal Content Developer, Bar Essay & Performance Test

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The Part Time/Remote 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

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Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.  There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.