Project Consultant - Nevada Comprehensive Licensing Exam Implementation

State Bar of Nevada; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A state legal organization is seeking a Project Consultant to lead the implementation of the Nevada Comprehensive Licensing Exam. Responsibilities include managing stakeholders, overseeing operational tasks, and ensuring effective project communication and execution. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree and have at least 7 years of project management experience, preferably in legal or educational settings. Applications due by September 17, 2025.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 7 years of experience in project management, preferably in legal, educational, or government settings.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects with strict timelines and minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with standardized testing or bar admissions processes is highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• Lead the full lifecycle of implementation of the Nevada Comprehensive Licensing Exam.
• Serve as primary liaison between the State Bar of Nevada and external stakeholders.
• Analyze, design, and develop digital forms and workflows.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Digital tools proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree in Law, Education, or related field

Tools

Digital assessment platforms

Workflow automation tools

Jobbeschreibung

JobTitle: Project Consultant – Nevada Comprehensive Licensing Exam Implementation

Location: Nevada (Remote)

Reports To: Director of Admissions, State Bar of Nevada

Employment Type: Part-Time, Temporary, Independent Contractor (July 2025 – October 2026)

Position Summary:

The State Bar of Nevada is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Project Consultant to lead the implementation of the Nevada Comprehensive Licensing Exam (Nevada Plan). This role requires independent judgment, strategic decision-making, and the ability to manage complex initiatives with minimal supervision. The Project Consultant will coordinate the transition from the traditional bar exam to a three-part licensing process, including the Foundational Law Exam, Lawyering Performance Exam, and Supervised Practice Program. The position involves high-level collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality execution of the implementation plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full lifecycle of the Nevada Plan implementation, exercising independent judgment to ensure alignment with the approved timeline and budget.
• Coordinate across multiple stakeholders including the State Bar of Nevada, development teams, psychometricians, supervised practice providers, and software vendors.
• Manage the development and implementation of the Foundational Law Exam, including pretesting, applicant registration systems, and coordination with test center vendors.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison between the State Bar of Nevada and external stakeholders, including test vendors, law schools, and supervising attorneys.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among Task Force members, Board of Governors, Board of Bar Examiners, and the Nevada Supreme Court.

Operational Oversight

• Oversee the development and publication of training materials, certification processes, and evaluation tools for the Supervised Practice Program.
• Lead updates to the State Bar’s admissions website and software systems to support new licensing components.
• Analyze, design, and develop digital forms, workflows, and outputs to support applicant and supervisor submissions.
• Develop and manages systems for journal submission and grading, ensuring usability, data integrity, and timely feedback.

Budget & Resource Management

• Independently monitor grant funding and expenditures, ensuring financial accountability and efficient use of resources.
• Collaborate with leadership on reserve fund usage and identify additional funding opportunities.

Risk Management & Quality Assurance

• Identify and mitigate risks related to exam development, administration, and stakeholder engagement.
• Apply independent judgment to resolve issues and adapt plans as needed to maintain project integrity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Law, Education, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in project management, preferably in legal, educational, or government settings.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects with strict timelines and minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with standardized testing, legal licensure, or bar admissions processes is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in digital tools and platforms, with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Experience with digital form creation, workflow automation, and educational assessment platforms is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, design, and develop operational workflows and outputs.

Applications should be submitted by September 17, 2025; applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Sydney Lisy at [e-mail]