Trust Funding Coordinator

The Rutkowski Law Firm

  • Rochester, MI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
  • Apply easily
The Trust Funding Coordinator is responsible for ensuring clients’ estate plans are successfully implemented by transferring and titling assets into their trusts. This role serves as the key link between clients, financial institutions, and the firm’s legal team to make sure every trust is fully funded. The Coordinator will prepare and process funding documents, track progress, and maintain communication with clients throughout the process. Success in this position requires exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and a client-focused mindset.Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
  • Review estate planning documents to identify assets requiring funding.
  • Prepare, organize, and process deeds, letters, and other funding documents.
  • Communicate directly with clients to gather information and provide updates.
  • Coordinate with banks, financial advisors, and other institutions to retitle accounts and transfer assets.
  • Track progress of funding tasks in the firm’s systems and follow up to ensure completion.
  • Maintain accurate, detailed records of all asset transfers and documentation.
  • Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and client service team members to ensure a seamless process.
  • Provide a supportive and professional client experience, offering reassurance and clarity throughout the funding process.
  • Proactively identify and resolve obstacles that may delay funding.
Qualifications:
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
  • Clear and professional communication abilities, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new systems; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
  • Professionalism and client-centered mindset; able to build trust and rapport with clients.
  • Problem-solving ability and initiative to move tasks forward without constant supervision.
  • Prior experience in a law firm, financial services, banking, or real estate environment preferred but not required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, legal studies, or a related field is a plus (not required).
About Company:
Rutkowski Law Firm is a leading estate planning, asset protection, and probate firm based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. We exist to help families protect what matters most by creating and funding comprehensive estate plans that actually work when families need them.What sets us apart is our commitment to delivering a “Disney-level” client experience — one that is warm, personal, and far from the typical law firm environment. Our core values guide everything we do: Teamwork makes the dream work, Dynamic chameleon with a growth mindset, Owner mentality, Family-focused, Disney experience, and Don’t act like an attorney.We’re a growing, innovative firm that invests in our people and our processes. At Rutkowski Law Firm, you’ll find a supportive team culture, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families every single day.

The Rutkowski Law Firm