Mikayla Pettipas
Bedford
Summary
A St. Francis Xavier University graduate with a Bachelor of Science and Major in Biology. Highly confident, adaptable and diversely qualified professional with three years of experience in the legal field and two years experience in healthcare and pharmaceuticals. Can work fluently in both English and French with a DELF B2 International Certificate for Bilingualism. Self-driven and friendly team player with good time management and organizational skills, acquired from mastering the hybrid work environment. Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and other legal and pharmaceutical software.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
MacGillivray Law Injury and Insurance
06.2022 - 01.2025
- Managed high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
- Increased case efficiency by obtaining key evidence from various sources such as financial institutions or medical providers.
- Identified critical information within extensive documentation through meticulous attention to detail during document review process.
- Maintained client satisfaction by providing regular updates on case progress and addressing concerns promptly
- Fostered a positive work environment by contributing to a collaborative atmosphere among colleagues and providing mentorship to junior paralegals..
Pharmacy Assistant
Sobey's Pharmacy
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Received and input written prescriptions, calculate dosages, cross-referenced allergies and verified that information was complete and accurate.
- Mixed pharmaceutical preparations and compounds, and prepared monthly pill packs.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, NS05-2020
High School Diploma -
Northumberland Regional High School
Alma, NS06-2016
Skills
- Bilingual
- Case analysis
- Client communication
- Legal document preparation and court filing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Pharmaceutical knowledge
- Data entry
- Remote work
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Class 5 Nova Scotia Driver's License
- DELF B2 International Certificate for Bilingualism
- HIGH FIVE certification
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
MacGillivray Law Injury and Insurance
06.2022 - 01.2025
Pharmacy Assistant
Sobey's Pharmacy
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Class 5 Nova Scotia Driver's License
- DELF B2 International Certificate for Bilingualism
- HIGH FIVE certification
Bachelor of Science - Biology
St. Francis Xavier University
High School Diploma -
Northumberland Regional High School
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