INTRODUCTION:

AccessLex Institute is a nonprofit organization committed to helping talented, purpose-driven students find their path from aspiring lawyer to fulfilled professional. In partnership with its nearly 200 Member law schools, improving access and positively influencing legal education have been at the heart of the Company's mission since 1983. AccessLex Institute has offices in West Chester, PA, and Washington, D.C., with a team of accredited financial education counselors based throughout the United States. Learn more at AccessLex.org.

AccessLex recently announced it will offer a superior bar examination preparation program at a price that will rationalize and reset market pricing. With current bar prep programs retailing at two to three times the estimated cost of delivery, this new AccessLex initiative can ultimately save bar exam takers tens of millions of dollars annually.

JOB SUMMARY:

The LEGAL CONTENT EDITOR POSITION IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF THIS REVOLUTIONARY PROGRAM! Reporting to the MANAGING DIRECTOR OF BAR REVIEW PROGRAM STRATEGY, DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY, THE LEGAL CONTENT EDITOR is responsible for creating the content for the Bar Review Program and editing advanced course content drafted by law professors and other subject matter experts.  Tasks will include creating content plans for one or more subject areas; MBE-style practice questions; scripts for online video lectures; as well as substantive and stylistic editorial review of the materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Create instructional materials for the bar review program, such as content study plans, practice questions, video scripts and graphics.

• Develop and maintain academic expertise in assigned subject areas for the bar program.
• Perform legal research to ensure accuracy of course content.
• Work with law professors and other subject matter experts to create and edit program content.
• Review program content for clarity and legal accuracy.
• Edit new materials and revise current materials using Accesslex’s style guide, as well as Chicago Style.
• Collaborate as appropriate with instructional designer on program content and pedagogy.
• Organize and edit course content for grammar, punctuation and consistency of style.

Required Skills

• REQUIRED

  • D. from an ABA-accredited law school and strong academic record.
  • Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • Excellent legal research and writing skills.
  • Sound editorial judgement and attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to create study materials and to edit sample exam questions and explanations.

• PREFERRED

  • Minimum of 5 years of editing experience, preferably in legal or academic environment.
  • Significant writing experience and proficiency with the Chicago Manual of Style.
  • Experience with online or e-learning management system(s).
  • Prior teaching experience, clerkship with a federal judge, or substantive legal publication.

• ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES. These competencies need to be demonstrated by everyone in AccessLex Institute.

  • Quality/Compliance: Achieving a standard of excellence with our work processes and outcomes, honoring AccessLex policies and requirements
  • Customer focus: Striving for high customer satisfaction, going out of our way to be helpful and pleasant to both internal and external customers.
  • Communication: Balancing listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, keeping others informed.
  • Teamwork focus: Being helpful, respectful, approachable and team oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
  • Initiative: Taking ownership of our work, doing what is needed without being asked, following through.
  • Efficiency: Planning ahead, managing time well, being on time, being cost conscious, thinking of better ways to do things.
  • Coachability: Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement
  • People management (for those with direct reports): Setting clear expectations, reviewing progress, providing feedback and guidance, holding people accountable
  • Intellectual Curiosity: Having the desire to invest time and energy into learning more about a person, place, thing or concept. Utilizing what is learned to recommend and/or implement process improvements.

Required Experience

• BACKGROUND EXPERIENCES. The following candidate background experiences are desired:
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in ENGLISH, SOCIAL SCIENCES, COMMUNICATIONS, JOURNALISM or other related field.
  • Exceptional communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
  • Ability and willingness to meet production deadlines.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

AccessLex Institute provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

• REQUIRED

  • D. from an ABA-accredited law school and strong academic record.
  • Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • Excellent legal research and writing skills.
  • Sound editorial judgement and attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to create study materials and to edit sample exam questions and explanations.

• PREFERRED

  • Minimum of 5 years of editing experience, preferably in legal or academic environment.
  • Significant writing experience and proficiency with the Chicago Manual of Style.
  • Experience with online or e-learning management system(s).
  • Prior teaching experience, clerkship with a federal judge, or substantive legal publication.

• ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES. These competencies need to be demonstrated by everyone in AccessLex Institute.

  • Quality/Compliance: Achieving a standard of excellence with our work processes and outcomes, honoring AccessLex policies and requirements
  • Customer focus: Striving for high customer satisfaction, going out of our way to be helpful and pleasant to both internal and external customers.
  • Communication: Balancing listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, keeping others informed.
  • Teamwork focus: Being helpful, respectful, approachable and team oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
  • Initiative: Taking ownership of our work, doing what is needed without being asked, following through.
  • Efficiency: Planning ahead, managing time well, being on time, being cost conscious, thinking of better ways to do things.
  • Coachability: Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement
  • People management (for those with direct reports): Setting clear expectations, reviewing progress, providing feedback and guidance, holding people accountable
  • Intellectual Curiosity: Having the desire to invest time and energy into learning more about a person, place, thing or concept. Utilizing what is learned to recommend and/or implement process improvements.