Civil Litigation

Catalog description

Civil litigation is the legal method of resolving a dispute. Although most litigation does not end in trial, the preparation for trial is an essential ingredient in reaching a settlement. This course covers the functions of the paralegal in litigation: investigating of a case or claim, developing the initial evidence, drafting complaints, answers, replies and the steps involved in preparing documents for multi-party practice. Motion practice and related legal steps are covered, as well as steps and types of discovery, steps in resolving a case without trial, the paralegal’s role during trial and any subsequent appeal, and forms of dispute resolution other than civil trial.