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Upper Seven Law is a Montana-based nonprofit law firm dedicated to holding the powerful accountable.  


We believe that creativity and innovation in law is essential to advancing social justice and public interest objectives.  This firm takes smart risks and invests the time necessary to build foundations for long-term accountability work.

WE ARE HIRING!

For all positions, please refer to the following application instructions

Please send application materials as a single document to include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references.  For attorney positions, please include a writing sample and a law school transcript (unofficial is great).  


For all positions, include hyperlinks to relevant work samples where applicable, especially writing samples if available.  In your cover email, let us know how you became aware of this position.  


Submit by email to contact@uppersevenlaw.com with “[Your Last Name] – [Position Title] application” in the subject line.  

 

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. No unscheduled phone calls, please. 

Position: Chief of Staff 


This role provides comprehensive support to U7L’s Executive Director and Operations Director. Responsibilities include administrative tasks and assistance related to strategic projects, event planning, and all of U7L’s activities—legal, operational, and development-related. 


Ideal candidates will possess the ability to work closely with leadership; meticulous attention to detail; excellent communication and organizational skills; the capability to manage multiple priorities; and a creative and flexible approach. While a background or interest in legal work is not required, it is beneficial. 


The position is based in Helena, Montana, and reports to the Executive Director and the Operations Director. Competitive salary commensurate with experience (minimum $60k annually), plus health benefits.


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Position: Litigation Director


Upper Seven Law seeks a creative and experienced litigator to join our team as the incoming Litigation Director (to overlap with our outgoing Litigation Director). In this role, you will help shape Upper Seven’s litigation strategy, oversee a team of between three and six staff attorneys and legal fellows, manage and direct day-to-day litigation tasks, and collaborate closely with the Executive Director. 

Ideal candidates have experience with brief writing, complaint development, discovery, building client relationships, and litigating claims for declaratory and injunctive relief. A generalist or constitutional background is particularly welcome, but not required. Essential qualities include the ability to remain calm under pressure, think innovatively and strategically to solve legal problems, work collaboratively with others, train and supervise other attorneys, and give and receive feedback with grace.  

The position is based in Helena, Montana, and reports to the Executive Director and also forms part of the leadership team. Competitive salary commensurate with experience (minimum $92k annually), plus health benefits.


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Position: Montana Constitution Roadshow Project Manager 

Upper Seven Law seeks a motivated individual to join our team as Project Manager for the Montana Constitution Roadshow. This is a community education and organizing role that involves overseeing and coordinating a project focused on providing education related to the judiciary, civic engagement, and the Montana Constitution. The position also involves significant travel across Montana, direct community engagement, close work with Upper Seven’s Executive Director, and a commitment to imagining and implementing curriculum that makes constitutional education accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. 

Ideal candidates will possess excellent people skills; meticulous attention to detail; excellent communication and organizational skills; the capability to manage multiple priorities; and a creative and flexible approach. While a background or interest in legal work is not required, it is beneficial. 

 

The position is based in Helena, Montana, and reports to the Executive Director and the Operations Director. Competitive salary commensurate with experience (minimum $52k annually), plus health benefits.


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