Administrative Assistant

Perl Mortgage is a leading national independent correspondent lender headquartered in Chicago, with over 200 employees company-wide, licensed in 27 states and growing nationally. Founded by Ken Perlmutter in 1994, PERL is now celebrating its second decade as one of Chicago’s most respected independent financial institutions. As a full-service lender, PERL has access to a wide range of loan products and consistently finds competitive rates and programs to fit the unique needs of our clients.

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for all clerical tasks within the office which include: managing supply inventory, greeting clients and representatives, answering phones/emails, sending mailings and promotional materials, and assisting coworkers.

• Professionally administer all incoming calls
• Ensure phone calls are redirected accordingly
• Greet guests in a professional, friendly, hospitable manner
• Maintain a professional atmosphere in the office
• Keep stock of supply inventory
• Perform a variety of clerical duties
• Send out mailings and promotional materials
• Other duties as assigned

• Excellent phone etiquette
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Punctual
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Able to multi-task
• Professional appearance
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision
• Attention to detail and accuracy are required
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds

Skill/Educational Requirements:

• Candidates must have a high school education, or equivalent.
• At least one year of administrative support experience
• Business-related social media use is preferred