What is "Gyoseishoshi Lawyer" ?

Administrative Scrivener or Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialist, called “Gyoseishoshi Lawyer” in Japan, is certified expert authorized to prepare the necessary documents to be submitted to public agency in order to obtain license or approval such as resident status for foreign nationals, while Japan's Gyoseishoshi Lawyer is also authorized to prepare other type of documents relating to rights, duties or representation such as various legal papers and contract agreements etc. (refer to the website of Gyoseishoshi Lawyers of Tokyo: https://www.tokyo-gyosei.or.jp/en/index.html ).