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Civil Lawyer

A Civil Lawyer in the US specializes in non-criminal legal disputes between individuals, organizations, or government entities. They handle cases involving contracts, property, torts, family law, and personal injury. Civil lawyers advise clients, draft legal documents, negotiate settlements, and represent clients in court. They must possess strong analytical, research, and communication skills. Career paths range from private practice to corporate counsel or public interest law.

  • civil lawyer
  • civil litigation
  • personal injury attorney
  • contract law
  • tort law
  • civil rights attorney
  • dispute resolution
  • legal counsel
  • plaintiff attorney
  • defense attorney
  • civil court
  • lawsuit
  • mediation
  • settlement negotiation
  • civil law

Available courses

21

Students

75

Average monthly income

$6K - $29K

Most accessed course

Legal Research and Writing Course

You will learn how to plan and execute a legal research project from issue identification through final citation validation. The course covers Boolean and natural language database searching, statutory and regulatory analysis, and case briefing. You will apply the IRAC framework to write objective office memoranda and shift to CREAC for persuasive briefs and motions. Citator tools, ethical obligations, and plain-language drafting principles are integrated throughout. By the end, you will produce research files and written documents that meet professional legal standards.

Students

16

Workload

4h - 360h

Rating

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What does a Civil Lawyer do

  • Advise clients on their legal rights and obligations, evaluate case merits, and develop effective legal strategies for civil disputes

  • Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents including contracts, pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements

  • Represent clients in civil court proceedings, hearings, depositions, and mediation or arbitration sessions

  • Conduct thorough legal research, gather evidence, interview witnesses, and build compelling arguments to support client positions

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