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No industry has been unaffected by the COVID-19 virus. With a severe downturn in the US economy, numerous businesses have reluctantly laid off many valued employees within the past eight months. To this end, the law industry is no exception, and in March, many US law-firms had to reduce staff, postpone programs, and ask partners to take a reduction in pay. Colby Wegman and the staff at Wegman Partners has been there, every step of the way, to help their large client base find new employment in other thriving law firms. Wegman Partner’s lawsuit attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals are known internationally and throughout the east coast for their professionalism and result-based work performance. Now that the economy has shown signs of recovery, many firms are taking measures to hire both old and new staff members to fill empty positions. While the full extent of COVID-19’s effect on the law industry is still unknown, Wegman Partners will review the major industry events that have taken place as a result of the pandemic.  

Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions

Perhaps one of the most publicized and controversial events in the law industry during COVID-19 was the moratorium on evictions. During the first few months of COVID, many cities and states put a temporary halt on evictions to protect renters from homelessness and viral infection during the pandemic. There was, however, much confusion and contention following the announcement as many renters were served complaints for unpaid rent and given court date summons. While evictions have been halted until January 2020, landlords can still sue renters for unpaid rent. Many real – estate lawyers and their clients have since had to navigate the court system’s new implementation of virtual court sessions.

Virtual Court Proceedings

As with many other professions, remote connections have become popular in the legal industry as a way to continue to perform necessary judicial hearings while keeping employees and clients safe. However, many attorneys have found the change to virtual proceedings challenging and often frustrating. Dropped connections, hurried arguments, and interruptions have been some of the day-to-day challenges attorneys have faced since March. However, recent articles have pointed to the possibility of these changes becoming permanent, much to legal professionals’ chagrin.

Lawsuits against Universities

During April and the start of many universities’ spring semester, twenty-six US colleges were sued for tuition reimbursement. Although many universities switched to remote learning for their spring semester, some colleges such as Drexel University and another 25 universities continued to charge students for on-campus housing, extra-curricular activities, and unused campus facilities. The court date for Drexel University is still unknown; however, a hearing of this nature will set a precedent for other universities’ tuition pricing models during COVID-19.

It’s a mistake to count on well-deserved promotions alone to further one’s career. Without proactive efforts, it’s entirely possible for new job opportunities to slip by unnoticed. Executives, attorneys and legal support staff who are looking for the next step in their career should thus consider Wegman Partners for assistance. As a company that’s capable of identifying the perfect candidate for attorney, non-attorney and support staff roles, working with Colby Wegman and Wegman Partners can prove to be life-changing.

Below, we will offer additional information on how those in the legal profession can understand the Wegman Partners lawsuit in the wake of COVID-19 and begin making their own legal filings at firms they’ve always wanted to work for.

From an employment perspective, the ongoing health crisis actually presents some opportunities. Millions of Americans have found themselves out of work or under-employed and are ready to make a change. The American Lawyer/Law.com has the proof that the coronavirus has truly changed the playing field. This June 2020 article explores “what the coronavirus crisis has meant across the industry — from managing partners and practice group leaders to midlevel associates and business professionals — and how it will change those roles going forward.” Those in the legal profession can join in the momentum and start looking for law firms that are a better fit. Whether you want a change in scenery, commute times or different co-workers,  Wegman Partners will research the options on your behalf. What’s more, professionals like Colby Wegman of Wegman Partners contributes to the five-plus decades of placement experience so the services that job-seekers will receive are tried and true.

The hold that COVID-19 put on court proceedings across municipal, state and federal court systems is only increasing demand from clients. Law firms want to take action immediately; they need professionals from Wegman Partners to file a lawsuit or manage cases while demand is still high. Even non-criminal immigration cases, where people living in the U.S. are looking to go through the naturalization ceremony that makes them citizens, are getting backed up. The Connecticut Mirror reports 700,000 individuals nationwide had pending cases as of March 2020. To meet the need, part of the solution could entail meaningful career changes for those job-hunting with the help of Wegman Partners’ services. This can range from law firm legal support staff looking to clear that backlog of cases to skilled attorneys who will passionately represent clients.