ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF GAMING

The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) regulates tribal gaming, event wagering, fantasy sports, horse racing and pari-mutuel/simulcast wagering, and unarmed combat sports; investigates illegal off-reservation activities; and provides and supports prevention, education, and treatment programs for people and families affected by problem gambling through its Division of Problem Gambling (DPG).

Paralegal

Job Location:

Arizona Department of Gaming
100 North 15th Avenue
Suite 202
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $31.25 - $33.65 (DOE) 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: February 27, 2026

Job Summary:

This position provides comprehensive legal and administrative assistance to agency attorneys. Responsibilities include conducting legal and regulatory research, drafting and reviewing legal documents, supporting regulatory compliance efforts, coordinating administrative hearings, and managing legal files and documentation. It requires a strong foundation in legal support services, attention to detail, discretion in handling confidential information, professionalism in communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a compliance-driven, fast-paced regulatory environment.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

• Conduct legal and regulatory research related to tribal gaming, event wagering, fantasy sports, and racing regulation. Assist attorneys in drafting legal memoranda, reports, administrative rulings, and regulatory guidance.
• Support the preparation of administrative proceedings, including drafting notices, subpoenas, and hearing materials. Organize and maintain case files, legal databases, and agency correspondence with external counsel or regulated entities.
• Assist in coordinating legal division filings, deadlines, and case tracking. Maintain confidential records, legal files, and compliance logs. Support internal and external reporting processes, including document formatting, editing, and submission tracking. Coordinate logistics for meetings, hearings, and inter-agency communications.
• Assist in maintaining the agency’s rulemaking documentation in compliance with the Arizona Administrative Procedures Act.
• Provide administrative support to the Legal Division, including scheduling meetings, managing attorney calendars, and preparing internal communications.
• Process incoming mail and electronic documents related to legal matters.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:
-Word processing programs, legal terminology and legal forms.
-Service of process procedures.
-Understanding of the attorney/client relationship including the need for confidentiality and discretion.
-Rules and procedures of all Arizona State courts and a variety of federal courts.
-Court procedures and applicable time-frames.
-The principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques common to a modern law office.
-Grammar, punctuation, spelling, basic editing, and formatting of a wide variety of legal documents.
-Document review platforms, document retention.
Skills:
-Composing various complex legal correspondence and pleadings.
-Attention to detail.
-Excellent oral and written communication.
-Word processing and transcribing skills.
-Conducting legal research, including analysis of statutes and rules.
-Creative problem solving, including creating processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
-Managing case files.
-Summarizing records and creating memoranda.
-Organizing voluminous records.
-Managing attorney calendars.
-Calculating and calendaring deadlines.
Abilities:
-Ability to wor