Notary Public
こうしょうにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A public specialist appointed by the Minister of Justice to create and authenticate notarial deeds.
Description
Notaries are specialists with a national public servant-like character who create and authenticate notarial deeds, authenticate private documents, and certify legal acts. For documents such as contracts, wills, and settlement agreements, they confirm the parties' intentions and guarantee the authenticity of signatures and seals, thereby enhancing the legal evidentiary power of the documents. Notarial duties are performed at notarial offices and play a key role in civil legal affairs.
Future Outlook
With the spread of electronic notarization and online procedures, and increasing demand related to inheritance and adult guardianship, improvements in the efficiency and convenience of notary services are expected.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Fair and neutral / Honest / Polite communication / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business trips / Government agency work / Within business hours
Career Path
Judicial trainee → Legal professional experience such as lawyer or judicial scrivener → Notary assistant → Notary
Required Skills
Civil law knowledge / Document drafting and proofreading skills / Interpersonal negotiation skills / Notarial deed creation
Recommended Skills
English contracts (basic knowledge) / IT literacy (electronic notarization) / Negotiation and arbitration
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Essential for accurately interpreting legal documents and fulfilling requirements. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even small clerical errors can affect legal validity. |
| Communication Skills | Necessary because it requires accurately confirming parties' intentions and explanations. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Necessary to continuously learn about legal amendments and case law trends. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on standardized procedures, no need for novel ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no need for advanced numerical analysis. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical burden. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because most work is performed independently. |
Related Qualifications
- Completion of judicial training
- Pass the bar exam
Related Jobs
- Administrative Scrivener
- Court Clerk
- Judicial Scrivener
- Lawyer