Bonnie Jones of Bonnie Jones Associates was fantastic in assisting me in securing my position at my…read morenew place of employment, as it is the perfect fit for my professional growth. She helped me in so many different ways; more than I could ever ask for from a recruiter. From the interview process to accepting my position, she was there the whole way. I really appreciate everything she did for me throughout my process. She truly cared about what position was best for me and it really meant a lot. I highly recommend her for your professional employment needs.

I have worked with several recruiters/recruiting companies over the years and thought that Bonnie…read morewould be exactly like the others but I am very happy to say that I was wrong. Bonnie is truly a professional in every sense of the word! She has many years of experience in the industry and it shows; her expertise and knowledge are both remarkable and immeasurable. Not even a week after meeting Bonnie, she had me scheduled to interview at the most reputable firm in DC. It was nerve-wrecking but Bonnie was right by my side every step of the way. She constantly kept in touch via e-mail, phone calls, and texts and prepped me for both the question portion of the interview as well as the testing phase. I consider myself lucky to have worked with Bonnie. Hopefully, I won't need to use her in the future; however, if I or anyone I know in the law field needs a recruiter in the future, I will always recommend Bonnie!

I've been working with Layla through the hiring agency for almost a year now, and every interaction…read morehas been meaningful and informative. She has a true talent for pairing candidates with companies based not just on skills and experience, but also personality and work ethic. Layla's approach is welcoming, passionate, and genuinely warm. She really listens--both to what the employer is looking for and what the candidate needs--and takes the extra steps to make sure it's the right fit for both sides. That level of care makes a huge difference. It's been a pleasure working with her, and I'm hopeful to transition from a temporary role into a long-term position with her continued support.

Warning: Exploitative, Unethical Practices and No Accountability…read more Avoid this agency at all costs. As an experienced professional with a master's degree, I was subjected to the most exploitative, dehumanizing, and financially damaging nightmare of my career. This agency prioritizes commissions over the dignity and security of the candidates they claim to represent. If they could create such a disastrous placement for me, then they can do this to entry-level candidates with far less protection. The recruiter, Charitha, paired me with a CEO who had already terminated and disparaged a prior candidate. Instead of vetting this client with basic professional judgment, she aligned herself with him, using high-pressure tactics to secure a spontaneous commitment from me over the phone. Charitha even pressured me for a 5-star review before my contract began, which explains their inflated 4.8 star rating. This manufactured feedback scam prioritizes fake optics over actual results. The narcopath CEO demanded "loyalty" and long-term commitment, while using me as a temporary placeholder as he secured the return of a former employee. Based on this fraudulent inducement, I turned down a serious opportunity with an IP firm. The CEO--who neglected onboarding, refused to introduce me to staff, and left me idling--then terminated my contract within the first week. He admitted that he "lacked the operational structure and resources to onboard a new hire." He delivered the termination with a disturbing smile, calling it "exciting news" for him. Contemptuous and Condescending Culture This agency uses the most condescending, aggressively micromanaging, and infantilizing language I have ever seen. They treat experienced professionals like unruly high school interns with no common sense. Most embarrassing is their "Leaving the Nest" podcast that they encourage you to listen to on the way to interviews. During my placement, I was subjected to illegal and unethical behaviors: Illegal inquiries: The CEO explicitly asked my age, while acknowledging that doing so was "inappropriate and illegal." His demeanor became hostile after learning that I was older than he expected. Data and privacy breaches: I was given access to prior employee emails without any security protocols. I was expected to operate under the full name of the employee who was coming back to replace me, whose signature was never removed. The full name of the employee who had been terminated before me--whom this CEO repeatedly disparaged, including outlining the reasons for their termination--was also available to me. I have never seen such egregious data privacy and confidentiality violations, and I am confident that my own information is now similarly exposed in their system. Unprofessionalism and disrespect: The CEO used derogatory language (including the b-word) during the interview and refused to reimburse agreed-upon parking expenses at termination: another petty power move layered on top of the discard. ROCS's Response -- Deflection and Zero Accountability: When I reported these serious concerns, ROCS abandoned me. They immediately shifted into corporate deflection mode to protect their liability, offering no condemnation of the employer's actions and no remedy for the situation. Charitha offered zero apology, and repeatedly tried to avoid a written record by pushing me for a phone call. The agency refused to pay me for weeks following my termination. Tom Moore, their co-founder, offered basic parking reimbursement and a perfunctory "sorry to hear about your job; that's unfortunate how that ended." Bottom Line ROCS is a bloodless, transactional agency that treats professionals as disposable assets. There is a reason they target young professionals and recent grads: no mid-level or experienced professionals would tolerate this level of malpractice, contempt for candidates, and complete absence of accountability. I have reported the employer for his legal and ethical violations. If you care about your professional and financial wellbeing, avoid these predators.

Hands down the BEST staffing agency I have ever worked with…read more I moved to DC recently and met with two other staffing places (on the larger side). Neither had what Palmer offers. Every single person in the office has been incredibly helpful, friendly and attentive. I would HIGHLY recommend this agency to anyone looking for some type of legal or temp work.

I worked with Palmer Legal Staffing 10 years ago and then again, this past year - each time,…read moreBeverley Segel assisted with placing me at great firms. Beverley actually remembered me from 10 years ago, which says a lot considering the amount people and resumes that come across her desk. She was always enthusiastic, and helpful and took the time to understand what type of position I was seeking and placed with me excellent firms each time. Beverley was superb with following up with me as well as the employer. Since I have been hired, Beverley still checks in to make sure everything is going ok and to see if there is anything else that can be done on her end to make sure I am satisfied in my new position. My experience with Palmer, especially Beverley, has been overwhelmingly positive and I would not hesitate to recommend them.

A friend of mine met with one their recruiter and gave them my information. That recruiter…read more contacted me and bought me in for a meet and greet. They were professional and upfront and honest with me. They even had some suggestion to improve my resume (which I agreed with) for a position they wanted to apply me to. I ended up not getting it, but I think the reason was employer was a bit wacky (no one is good enough). We have had a couple conversation since about a a few positions, but nothing has hit. I do not feel as if I had wasted my time with them. If they find me work, great and if not, so be it.

I was referred to the recruiting manager, who asked me to come in for a interview regarding a…read moreinternal BD position. I was later interviewed by their current resident BD. They both sold me allot of optimism, said I was a great fit, and introduced me to the rest of the staff. The head recruiting manager seamed especially excited to introduce me to the owner in Baltimore, and lead me to believe we would meet the following week, and begin the hiring process if all was agreed upon. I was told I would be contacted shortly for a second interview once they finalized another internal hire they were currently processing. Weeks went by with no feedback. Any attempt I made to contact her, was met with polite dismissal. Many months later, I was contacted again, for another position, available with one of their clients. I expressed my interest. Was contacted a second time regarding this matter to very briefly confirm acceptable terms on location and compensation. When I reached out to follow up, I was told that they didn't know what was going on, as the hiring manager they were working with showed great interest in my profile. I would imagine so, as after they disclosed who the client was, and the position offered, it was evident that I was definitely over qualified for the position. NOT A GOOD FIT!!! I am aware that miscommunication, as well as shifting timelines, are all part of the territory. However, experiencing the same sort of optimism bias (Recruiters BS), for both the internal position, as well as their lack of knowledge regarding client's position, just left me with the impression that they were not as professional or competent as I would've hoped. If I could land a 1.5 star I would.