This 16-week paralegal training program equips trainees to manage Nevada family law cases from intake through final disposition. The curriculum emphasizes strict adherence to procedural deadlines, comprehensive Financial Disclosure Form (FDF) preparation, and Las Vegas (Clark County) specific court practices.
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This program covers child support timelines, custody jurisdiction, contested and uncontested divorce procedures, the Financial Disclosure Form (FDF), eFileNV e-filing, technology tools, client interviewing, soft skills, and career development — all tailored to Nevada family law practice in Las Vegas.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
– Nevada court structure and the Eighth Judicial District Court (Family Division)
– Paralegal ethics, confidentiality, and scope of practice
– Child support: 10-day DWSS filing requirement, duration rules, and 3-year review cycles
– Custody: home-state rule (6-month residency), 21-day answer deadline
– FDF: 30-day filing requirement, required attachments, retirement account disclosures
– eFileNV and local EFSP filing procedures
– Calendaring all critical deadlines (21-day answer, 30-day FDF, 90-day CMC)
– Technology: Excel FDF templates, PDF redaction, secure client portals
– Client interviewing to uncover hidden assets
– Common paralegal mistakes and risk mitigation
– Career growth, certification (NALA CP, NFPA PCC), and Las Vegas networking
WHO THIS IS FOR:
Aspiring and junior paralegals working in Las Vegas family law firms, legal aid offices, or court self-help centers.
PREREQUISITES:
No prior legal experience required. Basic computer literacy recommended.
Curriculum
- 16 Sections
- 19 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Week 1: Nevada Court Structure, Ethics & Home-State Rule2
- Week 2: Ethics Deep-Dive & Confidentiality2
- Week 3: Child Support Timelines & DWSS Filing Requirements2
- Week 4: Financial Disclosure Form (FDF) - Overview & Page-by-Page Walkthrough2
- Week 5: Declarations Supporting the FDF & Notarization Requirements2
- Week 6: eFileNV & Local EFSP - Filing the FDF2
- Week 7: eFileNV Continued - Service of Process & Proof of Service2
- Week 8: Calendaring & Case-Timeline Construction2
- Week 9: Technology for the FDF - Excel, PDF Redaction & Secure Portals2
- Week 10: Related Substantive Areas - Probate, Real Estate & Small Claims2
- Week 11: Client Interviewing & Uncovering Hidden Assets2
- Week 12: Soft Skills - Attention to Detail & Time Management2
- Week 13: Common Paralegal Mistakes & Risk Mitigation2
- Week 14: Career Growth, Networking & Staying Current on Nevada Rules3
- Week 15: Final Mock File Project - Capstone Assessment3
- Week 16: Review, Certification Prep & Las Vegas Job Search3
Instructor
Jennifer is a first-generation Mexican-American and a long-time resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. She first relocated to Las Vegas in 1997 and enrolled in & graduated from Rancho High School. Shortly after, Jennifer enrolled and graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice.
