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Join Kaplan Exam Services as an Exam Development Specialist, where you'll create and review challenging multiple-choice questions for bar exam preparation, ensuring legal accuracy and integrity.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include crafting multiple-choice questions, ensuring legal accuracy through research, and collaborating with other writers to refine content.

Skills: Legal expertise in various law subjects, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.

Qualifications: A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with at least 1 year of experience in legal education or curriculum design is required; experience writing exam questions is preferred.

Location: Remote within the USA, providing a flexible work/life balance.

Compensation: $50 - $50 / Hourly

Job Title 

Kaplan Exam Services - Exam Development Specialist, MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)

Job Description

MCQ Question Writers will play a crucial role in creating multiple-choice questions that ensure exam materials are rigorous and reflective of current legal standards. Their work will contribute directly to the organization's mission of preparing individuals to excel on the bar exam by developing high-quality, legally accurate questions. Incumbents are expected to leverage their legal expertise and attention to detail to produce content that meets stringent quality and confidentiality standards.

Primary/Key Responsibilities

• Develop Multiple-Choice Questions: Craft clear, precise, and legally accurate multiple-choice questions based on consistent standards to ensure rigorous exam content.
• Ensure Legal Accuracy: Conduct thorough legal research and verification for each 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 questions, 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 Legal Expertise: Utilize in-depth knowledge of subjects such as Constitutional Law, Contracts, and Torts to develop relevant and challenging questions.
• Integrate Feedback: Implement feedback from peer reviews and supervisors to continuously improve the quality and accuracy of questions.
• Update Content Regularly: Stay current with changes in the law and update questions accordingly to keep the exam content relevant and accurate.
• Meet Deadlines: Work efficiently to meet project deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality exam 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: Criminal Law and Procedure, Federal Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Evidence, Contracts, Real Property, Torts
• 1+ years of experience in the legal industry or in 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 multiple choice questions 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 $50

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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