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Paralegal

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Anna is a paralegal with a small law firm. Jeannie is an associate with the same firm. Jeannie often comes to Anna for assistance with questions and with procedural matters. Anna does not mind and likes to be thought of as a helpful and cooperative employee of the firm. In the past month, however, Jeannie has started to come to Anna for advice related to Jeannie’s personal life, and Anna is uncomfortable with the situation. From the answer choices listed below, what is Anna’s best response to the situation?
  1. When Jeannie next comes to Anna with a personal problem, state that she does not have any advice or a solution to her problem.
  2. When Jeannie next comes to Anna with a personal problem, state that she is uncomfortable providing advice on Jeannie’s personal life.
  3. Meet with Jeannie in the office and convey that she is uncomfortable providing advice on Jeannie’s personal life.
  4. Meet with Jeannie away from the office and convey that she is uncomfortable providing advice on Jeannie’s personal life.
Explanation
Answer: D - Meet with Jeannie away from the office and convey that she is uncomfortable providing advice on Jeannie’s personal life. Answer D is the best choice because it conveys to Jeannie that Anna is uncomfortable with providing advice on Jeannie’s personal life, but does so in a more relaxed setting.
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