Got severance, how does it affect benefits? - first time posting

I was offered severance of 18 weeks after being let go as a hotel front-desk agent and I am unsure how it affects benefits. It has been a long 9 weeks. I also wonder about the job-search requirement. Did you file straight away?

Before signing, I asked a friend who is a lawyer to look at the agreement. It was a short conversation and worth it.