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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: 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 staff attorneys and legal fellows, and direct day-to-day litigation tasks. This role reports to and collaborates closely with the Executive Director. 

Ideal candidates have experience writing briefs, developing complaints, engaging in discovery, building client relationships, and litigating claims for declaratory and injunctive relief. A generalist background or specialization in constitutional law is preferred, 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 beautiful Helena, Montana. Well known for its hiking and mountain biking trails, gorgeous Victorian architecture, and close community feel, the capital city is also the hub of Montana law and government.

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