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The Kaplan Exam Services is seeking an Exam Development Specialist to create California bar exam essay questions and performance tests, focusing on legal accuracy and complexity.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include developing California-specific bar exam content, ensuring legal accuracy, collaborating with team members for review and feedback, and maintaining up-to-date content in line with current laws.

Skills: Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor degree, expertise in California law, excellent communication skills, and experience in the legal industry or curriculum design.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include previous experience writing bar exam content and a strong understanding of California legal principles.

Location: This position is fully remote, available to candidates nationwide in the USA.

Compensation: $70 - $70 / Hourly

Job Title 

Kaplan Exam Services - Exam Development Specialist, Essay Writing

Job Description

CA Essay/Performance Test Question Writers will be instrumental in crafting California-specific bar exam essay questions and/or Performance Tests (PTs) that challenge examinees, some of which reflect the intricacies of California law. Their contributions will support the organization's goal of helping candidates succeed on the California bar exam by providing top-notch, relevant exam materials. Incumbents are expected to use their extensive knowledge of California legal principles and commitment to precision to develop clear, accurate, and confidential essay questions.

Primary/Key Responsibilities

• Develop California-Specific Bar Exam Essays or PTs: Write clear, precise, and legally accurate essay questions or PTs tailored to California bar exam standards to ensure rigorous and relevant exam content.
• Ensure Legal Accuracy: Conduct thorough legal research and verification for each essay question to maintain the integrity and accuracy of the exam materials.
• Review and Edit Questions: Collaborate with other writers and editors to review and refine essay questions and/or PTs, ensuring clarity and eliminating ambiguities.
• Adhere to Confidentiality Standards: Follow strict confidentiality protocols to protect the integrity of the exam content and prevent unauthorized disclosure.
• Apply California Legal Expertise: Utilize in-depth knowledge of California-specific subjects such as Community Property, Professional Responsibility, Wills and Succession, and California Civil Procedure and Evidence Rules to develop relevant and challenging questions.
• Maintain Consistency in Difficulty: Ensure essay questions/PTs are consistent in difficulty and format with those found on the previous California bar exams.
• Integrate Feedback: Implement feedback from peer reviews and supervisors to improve the quality and accuracy of essay questions/PTs continuously.
• Update Content Regularly: Stay current with changes in majority and California law and update essay questions/PTs accordingly to keep the exam content relevant and accurate.
• Meet Deadlines: Work efficiently to meet project deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality essay questions.
• Collaborate with Team Members: Engage in regular communication and collaboration with team members to align on project goals and share best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D. (Juris Doctor Degree)
• 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.
• 1+ years of experience in the legal industry, or education and/or curriculum design.
• Passed the bar exam
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in English grammar
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment 
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while maintain product quality and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Previously written essay questions and/or Performance Tests for law school and/or bar exam content

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

Remote work provides a flexible work/life balance

Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members

Access to health and wellness benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment

Access to 401K Savings Plan company match provided after eligibility is met

Employee Discounts enjoy discounts, rewards, and perks on thousands of the brands you love in a variety of categories

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The hourly rate for this position is $70.00 per hour

Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

Additional Locations 

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area 

Content/Material Creation

Business Unit

00091 Kaplan Higher ED

At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible. And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.

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.

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