Legal assistants typically focus on administrative support: scheduling, correspondence, billing, file management, and document preparation. Paralegals perform substantive legal work: research, document drafting, discovery management, and trial preparation. The distinction varies by firm — some use the titles interchangeably, while others maintain clear role boundaries. Use the terminology that matches your actual responsibilities.

Reference the volume and type of deadlines you manage — statute of limitations tracking, court filing deadlines, response periods. 'Maintained docket calendar for 6-attorney practice tracking 80+ active matters; zero missed court deadlines over 3-year tenure' demonstrates reliability in a job function where missed deadlines have serious professional consequences.

Time entry accuracy, billing rate management, invoice preparation, and collections support are all billing-adjacent skills that legal assistants may be involved in. If you've worked with trust accounts, IOLTA reconciliation, or client billing disputes, note that experience — it requires additional financial accuracy and compliance awareness.