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Danielle Smith

Ashton,SA

Summary

Registered Conveyancer with over 20 years of experience, notably at the Legal Services Commission of South Australia. Expert in PEXA and SAILIS, I excel in collaborative teamwork and have successfully managed complex statutory charges, ensuring compliance and efficiency in legal documentation and settlements.

Professional with comprehensive experience ready for this role. Equipped with skills in leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning. Known for team collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering results. Strong communicator with focus on integrity and accountability.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Statutory Charges Officer

Legal Services Commission of South Australia
07.1992 - Current
  • As Statutory Charges Officer I am responsible for the operation and maintenance of Legal Services' Statutory Charge program.
  • I undertake real property documentation preparation including (but not exclusively) Legal Services Statutory Charges, Mortgages, Caveats, and Removal of Charges. Drafting and lodging caveats and mortgages over real property located interstate.
  • Answer all queries regarding statutory charge issues and correspond with clients, solicitors, conveyancers, mortgagee following Power of Sale Transfers and other government departments such as the Attorney General's Department, Sheriff's Office and AFSA in relation to Legal Services Statutory Charge requirements.
  • Negotiate and transfer statutory charges to alternatively Certificates of title in appropriate cases.
  • Liaise with all Legal Services staff regarding procedural and technical aspects of Legal Services' Statutory Charge program.
  • Design, maintain and update Legal Services pro-forma documentation for statutory charges e.g. consent form, factsheet and letter precedents.
  • Make recommendations as to policy and changes to administrative procedures relating to statutory charge, as required.
  • Provide advice to interstate Legal Aid Commission.
  • Training Legal Services staff to use SAILIS and PEXA.
  • Assist and take instructions from Legal Services Family Law solicitors to prepare Caveats, Withdrawal of Caveats and Transfers.

Easements Officer

ETSA
1991 - 1992
  • Prepare and lodge Grant of Easement documents for right of way for electricity transmission lines.
  • Ability to read Filed Plans to assertain ETSA's requirements.
  • Attend settlements at the Lands Titles Office.

Conveyancing Clerk

Honens Conveyancers
1990 - 1991
  • Assisted with preparation an review of legal documents for property transactions.
  • Taking over files once initial correspondence has been prepared and sent to client. Following up what is required to finalise transfer settlements.
  • Booking and attending paper settlements.

Secretary

Bonnins, Barristers & Solicitors
1987 - 1990
  • Assisting to draft mortgage documents and attending settlements.
  • Drafting letters and collating correspondence.
  • Preparing documentation to register companies.

Education

Certificate in Conveyancing

Croydon TAFE
Croydon, SA

Muirden College
Adelaide, SA

Gilles Plains High School
Gilles Plains, SA

Klemzig Primary School
Klemzig, SA

Skills

  • I am a Registered Conveyancer with more than 20 years experience in the industry particularly in government departments
  • Knowledgeable in PEXA and SAILIS
  • Collaborative teamwork

Affiliations

  • Member of the Australian Institute of Conveyancers SA Division
  • Honary member of Fauna Rescue of SA

Timeline

Statutory Charges Officer

Legal Services Commission of South Australia
07.1992 - Current

Easements Officer

ETSA
1991 - 1992

Conveyancing Clerk

Honens Conveyancers
1990 - 1991

Secretary

Bonnins, Barristers & Solicitors
1987 - 1990

Certificate in Conveyancing

Croydon TAFE

Muirden College

Gilles Plains High School

Klemzig Primary School

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