Administrative scrivener
Encyclopedia
, also known as gyosei-shoshi lawyers (certified administrative procedures specialists), form a legal profession in Japan
.
The primary occupation of administrative scriveners is to prepare and draft not only filings to the national government, local governments or government agencies, but also other documents related to rights, liabilities and evidence of facts (i.e. legal documents not for court cases), for compensation at the request of others. Administrative scriveners have a monopoly
on this practice under Japanese law.
Administrative scriveners may also give advice on the preparation of such documents, one of the few exceptions to the attorney at law
's monopoly on giving "legal advice" for compensation.
Attorneys at law
, certified public accountant
s, patent attorney
s and tax attorneys are automatically qualified to register as administrative scriveners. Any person who has worked in an "administrative position" at a government agency for 20 years is also entitled to the qualification. The third way to become an administrative scrivener is to pass an examination administered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
, which tests knowledge of the Constitution
, Civil Code, Commercial Code and Administrative Code.
Administrative scriveners must maintain a membership in the administrative scrivener association ( 行政書士会 , gyōsei shoshi kai ) for the prefecture in which they work.
Administrative scriveners are found in a variety of roles. Many specialize in immigration
matters, wills
, inheritance
s, motor vehicle registrations, Development approvals, articles of incorporation, company minutes, etc.
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
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The primary occupation of administrative scriveners is to prepare and draft not only filings to the national government, local governments or government agencies, but also other documents related to rights, liabilities and evidence of facts (i.e. legal documents not for court cases), for compensation at the request of others. Administrative scriveners have a monopoly
Monopoly
A monopoly exists when a specific person or enterprise is the only supplier of a particular commodity...
on this practice under Japanese law.
Administrative scriveners may also give advice on the preparation of such documents, one of the few exceptions to the attorney at law
Attorney at law (Japan)
In Japan, form the base of the country's legal community. They are the only individuals authorized to represent others and they are automatically qualified to practice in most Japanese legal professions...
's monopoly on giving "legal advice" for compensation.
Attorneys at law
Attorney at law (Japan)
In Japan, form the base of the country's legal community. They are the only individuals authorized to represent others and they are automatically qualified to practice in most Japanese legal professions...
, certified public accountant
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Public Accountant is the statutory title of qualified accountants in the United States who have passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination and have met additional state education and experience requirements for certification as a CPA...
s, patent attorney
Patent attorney
A patent attorney is an attorney who has the specialized qualifications necessary for representing clients in obtaining patents and acting in all matters and procedures relating to patent law and practice, such as filing an opposition...
s and tax attorneys are automatically qualified to register as administrative scriveners. Any person who has worked in an "administrative position" at a government agency for 20 years is also entitled to the qualification. The third way to become an administrative scrivener is to pass an examination administered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
The ' or Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is a cabinet-level ministry in the Government of Japan. The English name Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications was used prior to 2004...
, which tests knowledge of the Constitution
Constitution of Japan
The is the fundamental law of Japan. It was enacted on 3 May, 1947 as a new constitution for postwar Japan.-Outline:The constitution provides for a parliamentary system of government and guarantees certain fundamental rights...
, Civil Code, Commercial Code and Administrative Code.
Administrative scriveners must maintain a membership in the administrative scrivener association ( 行政書士会 , gyōsei shoshi kai ) for the prefecture in which they work.
Administrative scriveners are found in a variety of roles. Many specialize in immigration
Immigration
Immigration is the act of foreigners passing or coming into a country for the purpose of permanent residence...
matters, wills
Will (law)
A will or testament is a legal declaration by which a person, the testator, names one or more persons to manage his/her estate and provides for the transfer of his/her property at death...
, inheritance
Inheritance
Inheritance is the practice of passing on property, titles, debts, rights and obligations upon the death of an individual. It has long played an important role in human societies...
s, motor vehicle registrations, Development approvals, articles of incorporation, company minutes, etc.