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Civil Litigation Specialist

Civil Procedure concerns the rules and principles that govern the litigation of a civil case. Whatever grievance or injury an individual might have, there is no legal recourse available to them without the proper application of civil procedure to their claim. Successful legal professions must have a comprehensive understanding of the ins and outs of civil litigation and the complex procedural and systemic issues related to how and where a lawsuit is filed. With any civil case or controversy, the first steps to civil litigation include an evaluation of personal and subject matter jurisdiction, venue, the notice required once a lawsuit has been filed, and which substantive law – state or federal – should apply. Once these critical evaluations are made, the case will proceed accordingly and requires legal professionals to be familiar with the various stages of a lawsuit, including: pleading; structuring the lawsuit; discovery; termination of a lawsuit without trial; trial; and actions that may be taken after a jury verdict or bench trial.

Because they affect every aspect of civil litigation, an understanding of these rules and processes is essential to the everyday work of any legal professional. For individuals looking toward law school or who are interested in the paralegal profession, this program offers an incredibly useful and realistic look into the actual work that lawyers and legal professionals do every day. This program explores the process and procedures associated with a civil case. It includes the initial client interview and fact gathering, preparations of pleadings, trial preparation, post-trial procedure, ethical considerations for handling a civil law case, and the application of technology in the preparation and trial of a law suit. Although reference is made to state laws, the course concentrates on the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

 

Program Objectives

After completing this program, learners will be able to:

  • Describe a legal team in civil litigation
  • Describe the responsibilities of the paralegal in civil litigation
  • Describe the skills and tasks performed by paralegals in civil litigation
  • Apply the ethical rules governing civil litigation in your jurisdiction
  • Prepare for an interview with a client or witness
  • Investigate the facts of a civil case
  • Implement a case management system
  • Describe the rules that govern evidence in a civil litigation case
  • Differentiate between the types of evidence
  • Describe the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
  • Describe the electronic discovery process
  • Apply the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to select appropriate evidence for a civil case
  • Describe documents filed in civil trial cases
  • Prepare civil trial documents
  • Describe types of issues presented in a civil trial
  • Prepare a memo to an attorney pertaining to a civil case
  • Describe civil case trial, appeal, and collection of judgment processes
  • Use Microsoft Office®

Certification Opportunities

After completing this program, learners will have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.

 National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Civil Litigation (L-CIV)


 

 

Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity

Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience.  As learners progress through their eLearning program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.

Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.

Compound Interest, Future Value, and Present Value including Mortgages
This credential documents the basic knowledge and skills related to using basic and business mathematical equations to solve business problems. Business professional must be able to accurately and efficiently solve business problems related to pricing and discounts, payroll and payroll taxes, simple and compound interest, consumer credit, the future and present value of money, mortgages, annuities, sinking funds, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, depreciation, inventory, insurance, personal and business taxes, and the components of financial statements and ratios. Specifically, this badge demonstrates the earner's ability to solve business mathematical problems related to compound interest, future value, and present value.
Actions Based On Reasonable Suspicion, Administrative Justification, and Consent

The Fourth Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable search and seizure, and courts have ruled extensively on what constitutes a reasonable search using the probable cause standard. The appellate courts have also determined that search and seizure may be conducted under lesser standards in certain circumstances, such as to protect officer safety or to ensure compliance with administrative regulations. Actions conducted under reasonable suspicion, administrative justification, and consent include investigative detention, checkpoints, and inspections.

This resource provides instruction for users to:

  • Explain stops and frisks, including the requirements for a valid stop and a valid frisk, the Supreme Court's view on the proper duration of stops, and the scope of a proper frisk
  • Discuss how the Terry v. Ohio decision has led to an expansion of the stop-and-frisk exception to the Fourth Amendment's probable cause requirement
  • Identify characteristics exhibited by drug couriers and discuss important Supreme Court decisions concerning drug courier profiling
  • Distinguish between an investigative detention and a stop and describe the requirements for a valid investigative detention
  • Describe two types of inventory searches and several types of inspection
  • Offer several examples of checkpoints and explain when checkpoints become unconstitutional
  • Summarize the Supreme Court's view concerning school disciplinary searches and searches of government employee offices
  • Summarize the Supreme Court's view on drug and alcohol testing
  • Explain the Supreme Court's view on searches of probationers and explain how California's courts have decided differently than the Supreme Court with respect to searches of probationers
  • Summarize the requirements for a valid consent search and the rules for obtaining third-party consent
  • Explain "knock and talk"
Introduction To The Writing Process and Strategies To Improve Reading Skills

If you have ever watched the news, you know that people come from all walks of life with different cultures, backgrounds, and education. However, when you hear people speak, whether you realize it or not, you are drawing conclusions about them. Their communication skills relate to your perceptions of their education, competence, and credibility. People tend to place more trust in effective communicators, and a positive correlation exists between people who read a lot and their level of articulation. Reading allows you to live vicariously through a character or learn about new ideas while improving your vocabulary, understanding, and critical-thinking skills. Implementing the strategies of previewing, finding the main idea, annotating the text, and understanding difficult words will improve your reading, and ultimately, your communication.

This resource provides instruction for users to:

  • Practice exploring techniques
  • Describe the purpose and key elements for each step of the writing process
  • State why and how good reading and writing skills can benefit you in your life and career
  • Practice developing techniques Identify the four steps of the writing process
  • Identify and describe strategies to improve your reading skills
  • Apply the steps of the writing process to write a paragraph
Developmental Supervision: Directive Control and Directive Informational

Is it wise for a supervisor to respond to every teacher in the same way? Developmental supervision theories find that applying a variety of approaches is more effective because each teacher is an individual. Therefore, responding to each teacher in the same way is not wise. Some teachers are new to the profession or to the school; some are tenured, and some are not; and others may be veterans. A one-size-fits-all approach to supervision is disrespectful to teachers. Developmental supervision suggests that school leaders base their supervisory approach on the teacher’s level of development, expertise, and commitment to the nature of the situation.

This resource provides instruction for users to:

  • Describe the role of an education leader in the professional development and growth of teachers
  • Determine teaching styles and opportunities
  • Differentiate between Directive Control and Directive Informational approaches to Developmental Supervision
  • Outline the processes involved in developing teachers
  • Determine a teacher's level of growth as a novice, experienced, and veteran, and related developmental needs
  • Determine strategies for communicating and supporting a teacher's growth, providing motivation and surmounting barriers
  • Respond to specific teaching styles and opportunities for growth with the appropriate developmental strategy