EinfachRecht — Die Juristen-Jobplattform CMS

An enterprise-grade content management system built for einfachrecht.com, a platform delivering accessible legal content to German-speaking audiences. This is my largest and most ambitious project to date — a complete CMS solution handling complex legal content workflows.

The Challenge

Legal content requires exceptional structure and precision. Articles must be versioned, reviewed, and published through defined workflows. Cross-references between legal topics need to be maintained. The admin experience must empower legal editors without requiring technical knowledge.

Platform Features

• Multi-collection architecture for articles, categories, and legal references
• Draft and live preview system for editorial review
• Scheduled publishing with job queue
• Dynamic page builder with customizable layouts
• Full-text search across all legal content
• SEO optimization with automatic meta generation
• Form builder for user inquiries
• Access control for different editor roles

Technical Architecture

Built on Payload CMS 3.52 with Next.js 15, leveraging PostgreSQL for robust data storage. The frontend uses shadcn/ui components with Tailwind CSS 4 for a clean, accessible interface. Deployed on Vercel with Axiom for observability.

Content Workflow

Editors work in a familiar interface similar to traditional word processors, but with the power of structured content. The Lexical editor supports rich formatting while ensuring content remains semantically correct for SEO and accessibility.

Scale & Impact

The platform handles hundreds of legal articles across multiple categories, serving thousands of visitors seeking accessible legal information. The CMS architecture ensures content remains maintainable as the platform grows.