Provide legal services as a Public Defender. At a minimum, the attorney(s) providing legal services must have the following qualifications: 7.1 Must currently be an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Arizona. 7.2 Must have strong working knowledge of substantive criminal law, criminal procedure and rules of evidence. 7.3 Must be able to conduct the defense of clients in a professional, skilled manner consistent with standards set forth in the Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct and case law defining the duties of defense counsel in criminal cases. 7.4 Must have the ability to manage a high volume caseload while maintaining adequate levels of communication and attention to individual clients. 7.5 Must be able to make regularly scheduled court appearances; conduct case evaluation, investigation and preparation including but not limited to witness interviews, legal research, motion preparation, and related work as required; provide qualified and approved substitute counsel when unable to make regularly scheduled court appearances. Occasional unscheduled matters may arise. 7.6 Must be adept in negotiating and recognizing appropriate settlements and plea agreements. 7.7 Must have the ability to analyze, organize and present facts, evidence and arguments in trial. 7.8 Must have the ability to recognize potential conflicts of interest requiring recusal. 7.9 Must have experience as counsel in jury and bench trials. 7.10 Must be experienced or knowledgeable in filing appeals to Superior Court, the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court. 7.11 Must have a minimum of 4 years of treatment court experience and training. 7.12 Must have experience representing defendants in misdemeanor cases. 7.13 Must have the capacity to respond to unanticipated situations with professionalism. 7.14 Must maintain an office in Lake Havasu City which is capable of receiving clients, telephone calls and messages during regular business hours. Must have internet and email access and the ability to respond to electronic communications within 24 hours. If you (or your firm) meet the above minimum qualifications, you are eligible to participate in the selection process.