Work with us

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 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 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: Legal Fellow

Upper Seven Law is eager to host legal fellows beginning in 2025 for one- or two-year terms. We have experience collaborating on applications for major fellowship programs and a commitment to creating excellent fellowship experiences for interested graduates. Please reach out if you have a project idea that aligns with our practice!

Position: Legal Intern

Upper Seven Law seeks up to five highly motivated individuals to join our team as legal interns for Summer 2025.  This role involves working for and with U7L attorneys in pursuing litigation, including drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, submitting information requests, developing legal strategies, and participating in substantive meetings.

Ideal candidates will have an entrepreneurial and action-oriented mindset—prepared for both fast and slow days—with strong interpersonal skills; excellent organization and prioritization skills; a rigorous attention to detail; a team-oriented attitude; and accomplished legal writing, research, and communication skills.  An enthusiasm for engaging creatively and dynamically with social justice problems and potential litigation opportunities is essential.

Positions are based in Helena, MT, and report to the Executive Director and the Litigation Director. You can find the full job description here.

Position: Impact Associate

Upper Seven Law seeks a highly motivated individual to join our team as an Impact Associate.  In this role, you will work as a partner to Upper Seven Law attorneys in supporting litigation and accountability projects.  Assignments vary depending on individual cases and investigations; in previous years, Impact Associates have conducted factual research and investigation, drafted declarations, prepared attorneys and witnesses for depositions, conducted initial review of discovery documents, assisted with narrative waiver requests, authored blog posts, and assisted with legal research.  You will also provide administrative support, including organizing files, fact-checking and proofreading, preparing documents for filing, managing calendars, and maintaining Upper Seven Law’s website and other platforms.

The ideal candidate will be committed to learning quickly and will have: an entrepreneurial and action-oriented mindset; strong interpersonal skills; excellent organization and prioritization skills; rigorous attention to detail; a team-oriented attitude; and accomplished writing, research, and communication skills.  Enthusiasm for engaging creatively and dynamically with social justice problems and potential litigation opportunities is essential.

This position is excellent for individuals interested in applying to law school down the line.  Your work at Upper Seven Law will teach you about attorneys’ day-to-day tasks in a civil rights/plaintiffs’ firm, and you will have many opportunities to learn about the law.  Upper Seven greatly values mentorship for those beginning their careers in the law. You can find the full job description here.

The priority deadline for applications is January 17, 2025.