Melissa Baney
Garden City,ID
Summary
Adept at story shaping and fostering relationships, I enhanced manuscript clarity for over forty authors and led high-stakes escrow transactions at Fidelity National Title. My background spans legal research to patient care, demonstrating unparalleled empathy, patience, and a knack for historical analysis. Achievements include drafting pivotal legal documents and mentoring soldiers during military service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor
Self Employed Editing Services
Boise, ID
12.2023 - Current
- Provided guidance on structure, organization and development of over forty manuscripts.
- Improved clarity of wording by suggesting specific revisions to authors.
- Led authors through editing process by answering questions and providing constructive feedback.
- Managed multiple writing and editing assignments in dynamic environment within stated timelines.
- Maintained detailed records of all edited manuscripts throughout the process.
Commercial Escrow Officer
Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
Eagle, Idaho
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Acted as liaison between parties within commercial property buying and selling ecosystem and communicated and kept parties fully apprised of closing status.
- Complied with purchase contract terms and conditions, prepared accurate settlement statements and complied with state and federal laws governing escrow transactions.
- Collaborated with internal banking and accounting teams to maintain escrow accounts and records and approved funds disbursements.
- Closed purchase transactions in multi-state, high-volume environment and satisfied customer expectations by meeting timelines and communicating proactively.
Paralegal
Ludwig Shoufler Miller Johnson, LLP
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
- Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
- Created and updated case management and client account databases.
- Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
- Managed discovery process, including drafting discovery documents and coordinating document production.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
Prosecuting Extern
Boise Office City Attorney
Boise, Idaho
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Drafted legal documents for litigation in divorce and custody proceedings
- Communicated with clients and opposing counsel
- Conducted forensic accounting on client bank records and taxes
- Handled 20-30 misdemeanor and infraction cases weekly
- Appeared as sole counsel in approximately fifty infraction court trials, as well as misdemeanor arraignments and settlement conferences under an Idaho Limited License
- Maintained ongoing client files
Pro Bono Staff Attorney Intern
Fourth District Court
Boise, Idaho
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Prepared bench notes and memoranda regarding pro se protection orders
- Summarized facts and organized judicial calendars for protection order hearings
- Leveraged knowledge of precedents and applicable laws to determine probable case outcomes.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator
United States Army
Fort Hood, Texas
05.2011 - 05.2014
- Flew intelligence gathering missions on the MQ-5B aircraft system
- Managed headquarters personnel and was responsible for morale and welfare of their families
- Tracked all Department of the Army training requirements for company of soldiers and scheduled all training to maintain compliance
- Obtained and maintained Secret Security Clearance
Patient Business Associate
St. Luke's Regional
Boise, Idaho
01.2004 - 04.2010
- Held multiple positions within registration department including: emergency room registrar/triage, hospital bed control, patient pre-registration, insurance verification, and children's specialty center
- Assisted other administrative and clinical departments with minimal instruction or management
- Provided professional and courteous patient care
- Offered leadership and training for new employees, including writing several sections of employee training manual
Direct Care Provider
Communicare Inc
Nampa, Idaho
07.2002 - 01.2004
- Provided domestic and physical care of limited-capacity adult clients
- Administered prescription medications to clients
- Ran state mandated training
Education
Juris Doctor -
Concordia University School of Law
Boise, Idaho01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - History
Boise State University
Boise, IdahoSkills
- Story shaping
- Research
- Writing features
- Relationship building
- Public speaking
- Empathy and patience
- Small group instruction
- Historical analysis
Phone
H, 2085707152
Timeline
Editor
Self Employed Editing Services
12.2023 - Current
Commercial Escrow Officer
Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
01.2021 - 12.2023
Paralegal
Ludwig Shoufler Miller Johnson, LLP
08.2019 - 03.2020
Prosecuting Extern
Boise Office City Attorney
08.2018 - 12.2018
Pro Bono Staff Attorney Intern
Fourth District Court
07.2018 - 08.2018
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator
United States Army
05.2011 - 05.2014
Patient Business Associate
St. Luke's Regional
01.2004 - 04.2010
Direct Care Provider
Communicare Inc
07.2002 - 01.2004
Juris Doctor -
Concordia University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - History
Boise State University
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