Jordan is a well-trained and highly experienced paralegal. After her employer retires, Jordan applies to and is hired by Jeb Derekson, a senior partner at Jones & Derekson. After more than a month with the firm, Jeb has only used Jordan for transcription of dictation and routine, but advanced, secretarial work. Given her training and experience, Jordan is very frustrated with Jeb and her new job. She politely spoke to Jeb about it one day, and Jeb responded by verbally reprimanding her. From the answer choices listed below, what is Jordan's best response?
A)Advise Jeb that he must use a paralegal to his or her full potential under the ABA Guidelines for the Utilization of Paralegal Services.
B)Do not respond to Jeb, and then begin looking for another job.
C)File a complaint against Jeb with the state bar association.
D)Immediately quit and walk out.

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Do not respond to Jeb, and then begin looking for another job. Answer B is the best choice because, unfortunately, Jeb is unlikely to change, and because a paralegal with Jordan's training and experience can find other employment. Answer A is not the best choice because the Guidelines are not binding. Answer C is not the best choice because it will only create more friction. Answer D is a possible approach, but in most instances, Answer B is a better approach.

Jordan Is a Well-Trained and Highly Experienced Paralegal