(ぎょうせい)(しょし)

ぎょうせいしょし
noun
administrative scrivener; administrative document specialist
lawoccupation
1. administrative scrivener; administrative document specialist
a licensed professional who prepares and submits documents to government agencies on behalf of clients
行政(ぎょうせい)書士(しょし)ビザ申請(しんせい)(たの)んだ
I asked an administrative scrivener to apply for a visa.
Administrative scriveners handle permit applications on behalf of clients.
I consulted with an administrative scrivener to prepare the documents.

Scope of work

CONTRAST WITH 司法(しほう)書士(しょし):

  • 行政(ぎょうせい)書士(しょし) - handles applications to administrative agencies
  • 司法(しほう)書士(しょし) - handles registrations with legal affairs bureaus

Japan-specific

Like 司法(しほう)書士(しょし), this profession is unique to Japan's legal system.