What's in a name?

One of the minor but interesting issues about the paralegal profession is what to call those who practice in it. Apparently when the profession was first developing, the preferred name was "legal assistant," but the preference now is "paralegal." Does it make a difference to you? Does "legal assistant" sound less impressive than "paralegal," or it is just a difference without a distinction?

Along those lines, here's a humorous clip on the "paranormal paralegal" that may have an impact on what you think:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAUVsbqlSbY