You work as a paralegal in the law firm that has been hired to represent the vic

You work as a paralegal in the law firm that has been hired to represent the victim in a possible civil action. Your client is confused and simply does not understand the differences between a civil cause of action and a criminal case. She wants to know if it makes sense to wait until the criminal prosecution is finished before she files a civil lawsuit for assault. Does the different standard of proof at a criminal trial impact this decision?
You work as a law clerk for the attorney hired to represent one of the team players. You and she will be meeting with the client to explain what will likely occur if he is charged. What will the two of you tell the client about the process he is about to experience?