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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 are 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 that includes 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 the Impact Associate position, please include a writing sample and a college 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: Executive Director
Upper Seven Law seeks a creative and experienced leader to serve as our incoming Executive Director. In this role, you will serve as strategist, fundraiser, and the public face of Upper Seven Law. You will serve as the organization’s chief executive while collaborating with the Operations and Litigation Directors to lead our team and ensure the organization's financial sustainability and continued impact.
Ideal candidates have significant litigation experience, strong legal writing skills, experience in nonprofit fundraising and development, and the ability to cultivate strategic partnerships with donors, funders, tribal nations, and community organizations. A generalist or constitutional background is particularly welcome but not required. Essential qualities include exceptional fundraising ability, strong collaborative leadership skills, the ability to think strategically about organizational growth, and excellent communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
The position is based in Helena, Montana, and reports to the Board of Directors. The Executive Team works in partnership to achieve the organization’s mission, with each member bringing specialized expertise, toward the common goals laid out in our culture documents, handbook, and strategic plan. While the Executive Director holds ultimate decision-making authority, success in this role depends on effective collaboration and partnership with the existing Executive Team.
The priority deadline is May 1, 2026. Click here for a full job description.