Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Staffing Partner in Washington, DC
We are a full-service staffing and consulting firm founded in 2009, with a team of professionals boasting over 30 years of collective industry experience. Our focus lies in connecting organizations with top-tier talent across Legal, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Purchasing, and HR roles. We pride ourselves on looking beyond resumes by evaluating candidates' expertise, personal values, and career goals to ensure long-term success for both clients and professionals. Our approach combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to integrity, flexibility, and delivering tailored solutions that enhance client operations and profitability. With a presence in Washington, DC, we serve local, regional, and national companies through customized staffing strategies. Our team's diverse backgrounds in law, corporate recruitment, and federal contract development enable us to address complex talent acquisition challenges across sectors.We prioritize understanding the unique needs of each client, forming 360-degree partnerships to identify cost-effective, sustainable staffing solutions. Our firms growth and reputation are built on a foundation of ethical practices, personalized service, and a proven track record of successful placements. By staying attuned to evolving industry trends, we help clients adapt to workforce demands while empowering job seekers to achieve their career aspirations. Our leadership team includes former attorneys, HR specialists, and business development experts who bring nuanced insights to every placement decision. Through continuous engagement with law firms, government agencies, and private enterprises, we maintain a dynamic network of opportunities for candidates and clients alike.
Services
Legal Staffing
IT Recruitment
Temporary Placements
Direct Hire Programs
Career Consulting
Resume Review Services
Interview Preparation
Job Search Strategy
Outplacement Support
Employee Consulting
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of collective staffing industry expertise
- Personalized candidate evaluation beyond resumes
- Customized staffing solutions for all business sizes
- Deep understanding of Legal, IT, and Finance sectors
- Proven track record in successful placements
Services
Legal Staffing
We provide specialized legal staffing solutions for law firms and corporations seeking qualified attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff. Our expertise spans litigation, intellectual property, and corporate law placements. With former attorneys on our team, we understand the nuanced requirements of legal roles and ensure candidates meet both technical and cultural fit standards for client organizations.
IT Recruitment
Our IT recruitment services connect businesses with skilled professionals in software development, cybersecurity, network administration, and emerging technology fields. We maintain a vetted talent pool of candidates with certifications in leading platforms and programming languages. By staying current with tech industry trends, we facilitate placements that align with evolving digital transformation goals across government and private sectors.
Career Consulting
We offer career consulting services to professionals seeking strategic guidance in navigating job markets, preparing for interviews, and optimizing resumes. Our consultants provide personalized feedback based on decades of recruitment experience across diverse industries. This service helps candidates articulate their value propositions effectively while aligning their aspirations with viable market opportunities through one-on-one coaching sessions.
Direct Hire Programs
Our direct hire solutions identify candidates for long-term, full-time positions by conducting comprehensive screenings and reference checks. We specialize in placing executives, specialists, and key personnel requiring deep industry knowledge. This service reduces client turnover costs by prioritizing cultural fit and career alignment. We follow up post-placement to ensure successful transitions and address any adjustment period needs.
Temporary Staffing
We supply temporary staffing solutions for organizations needing flexible workforce support during peak periods or project-based work. Our temp-to-hire model allows clients to evaluate candidates' performance before committing to permanent hires. This service offers cost-effective scalability while maintaining quality standards. We handle payroll, benefits, and compliance aspects for all temporary assignments.
People
Jeff Weinstock
President
A former litigator and staffing industry veteran with over two decades of experience, Jeff leads R & W Group with expertise in legal and corporate recruitment. He previously served as Managing Director of a major staffing firm's DC office and holds law and liberal arts degrees from Boston University and Vassar College.
Jacob Kates
Director of Recruiting
Jacob brings extensive HR expertise from his background as an HR assistant at a prestigious IP law firm. He earned a BS in Human Resource Management from the University of Maryland and combines client-side perspective with recruitment strategy to deliver tailored talent solutions for legal and corporate clients.
Lori Rones
Recruiter
With 15 years of recruiting experience, Lori specializes in legal placements after a successful career as a litigator with the Department of Justice and federal courts. She graduated from McGill University and Notre Dame Law School, applying her legal insights to match top-tier talent with client needs across industries.
Arzin Amin
BD Specialist / Recruiter
Arzin has over 15 years of combined business development and corporate recruitment experience, previously securing federal contracts through strategic networking. She applies her in-house and agency expertise to identify high-performing professionals, emphasizing relationship-building as a foundation for successful placements in competitive markets.
Laurie Williams
Recruiter
A seasoned recruiter with two decades in the staffing industry, Laurie specializes in connecting Big 4 Consulting firms with top talent nationwide. She leverages her Ball State University education and passion for relationship-building to help candidates find ideal career matches while addressing clients' strategic staffing needs efficiently.
Questions
What industries does R & W Group specialize in?
We specialize in Legal, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Purchasing, and HR sectors.
How does R & W Group match candidates with clients?
We evaluate candidates' expertise, personal values, and career goals alongside client needs to ensure long-term compatibility.
Do you offer temporary staffing solutions?
Yes, we provide temporary placements, temp-to-hire programs, and direct hire options across multiple industries.
How can job seekers connect with R & W Group?
Visit our website to register, submit resumes, or schedule interviews for current openings.
What makes R & W Group different from other staffing agencies?
Our team combines former legal, HR, and government experience to deliver strategic, ethical staffing solutions.
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Reviews (4)
Larry Fieldman
Sep 15, 2021
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Do not choose or work with these people! I just got off the phone with one of their recruiters. I didn't feel comfortable with the job I was offered and asked to work with him on another one. I work full time which these people don't understand that you cannot get back to them on time sometimes. He told me they will never work with me again though I told him everything about myself when we first spoke. He is not cut out for his job and cannot remember anything you tell him. I think this place should be shut down for incompetence.
Courtney G.
Jun 14, 2013
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I am also a huge fan of Michelle McWhinney. I worked with her to prepare for an interview at a law firm (in legal marketing) recently and she went out of her way to help me research the position and update my resume for my application. She also spent a lot of time helping me prepare for my interview. All of this was especially awesome because the firm I interviewed at wasn't even using recruiters at the time! Michelle helped me simply out of the goodness of her heart and because she believed so strongly in my background and abilities. I didn't get the job (which is the only reason why
Elise M.
Jun 13, 2013
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I love Michelle McWhinney and would recommend her to anyone. I got connected with her by responding to a listing she posted to a job board. She contacted me the day after I applied, and things went very quickly after that. After speaking with Michelle, I had two interviews with the potential employer and then got hired! Michelle was there for me every step of the way, including coaching on potential interview questions, creating thoughtful questions for the employer, clarifying my seemingly "job hopping" tendancy to the potential employer and even negotiated a higher salary for my new
R. M.
May 28, 2011
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I got a call from one of the recruiter for a possible job opportunity that seemed to be a perfect fit for my background. Even during my face to face screening interview she has mentioned I match really well with the JD and she will submit my profile right away. I should be hearing something within a week. However, that week has turned into weeks and still nothing happened. So I called her again to get feedback. She's refused to talk to me and claimed to be busy via admin assistant. I left her voice mails but so far no reply from her.
I'm not sure what have I done wrong to get the cold
I'm not sure what have I done wrong to get the cold
